Easy Alfredo Sauce
Transform dinner into an indulgent Italian-inspired masterpiece with this Easy Alfredo Sauce recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, this rich and creamy sauce is a perfect blend of unsalted butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, delivering the ultimate comfort food experience. Seasoned with a touch of salt, black pepper, and optional fresh parsley for a bright finish, this versatile sauce pairs effortlessly with pasta, chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this homemade Alfredo sauce is simple yet luxurious, bringing restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine.
Let the mixture simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken slightly.
Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, ensuring each addition melts completely before adding more.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley, if using.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta, or use as a sauce for vegetables, chicken, or shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 796 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 1% | |
*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.
