Homemade Alfredo Sauce
A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce that transforms any meal into an Italian feast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice (for serving)
- Cooked chicken or shrimp (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate the heavy cream gradually, stirring constantly until it comes to a gentle simmer.
- Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sauce with your hot, drained pasta, tossing to coat evenly.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for extra flavor. Pair with a crisp Caesar salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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