Description
Homemade Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, rich delight that transforms any pasta dish into a luxurious experience. With its luscious blend of unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this sauce elevates weeknight dinners or special gatherings effortlessly. Simple to prepare and easily customizable with your favorite ingredients, you can whip up this classic Italian sauce in no time, making every bite a heavenly treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring gently. Bring to a gentle simmer and let bubble for about five minutes.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Optionally, add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over pasta, grilled chicken, or vegetables, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg