Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, rich, and incredibly easy to make, this homemade Alfredo sauce is the ultimate comfort food staple that will elevate any meal in just 15 minutes! Made with simple, fresh ingredients like unsalted butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, and real Parmesan cheese, this velvety sauce pairs perfectly with pasta, chicken, or roasted vegetables. The addition of cream cheese creates an extra luscious texture, while a hint of salt and black pepper balances the flavors beautifully. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Ideal for busy weeknights or indulgent dinners at home, this quick and beginner-friendly recipe will make you swear off store-bought Alfredo sauce forever!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
Add the cream cheese to the saucepan and whisk until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Slowly stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until it has fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Continue to cook the sauce for 2–3 additional minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve immediately over pasta, chicken, or vegetables, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.6 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 159.5 g | 798% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 781 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 3749 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1407 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*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.
