Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this homemade creamy Alfredo sauce, a simple yet luxurious recipe that will elevate any pasta dish to gourmet status. Crafted with a handful of staple ingredients like butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the ultimate weeknight savior. Sautéed garlic adds depth of flavor, while a hint of black pepper and optional fresh parsley provide the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for coating fettuccine, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or even as a decadent dipping sauce, this classic Alfredo is sure to impress. Perfectly creamy, irresistibly cheesy, and endlessly versatile, it’s a must-try for any comfort food lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow the cream to heat up, but do not let it boil.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, ensuring it melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well to incorporate.
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped parsley if using.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta, as a dipping sauce, or as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.1 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.0 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2041 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 914 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 78 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
