Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe that is quick to make and perfect for coating your favorite pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Main Ingredients:
Optional Ingredients:
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Sauté Garlic: Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Cheese: Reduce heat to low and whisk in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and sauce is smooth.
- Season and Simmer: Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in parsley if desired. Serve immediately over pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a lighter version, replace half of the cream with whole milk.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture—pre-shredded cheese may cause the sauce to be grainy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
