Easy Microwave Alfredo Sauce
Whip up a luscious, creamy Alfredo sauce in minutes with this Easy Microwave Alfredo Sauce recipe—an absolute game-changer for busy weeknights. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of garlic powder, this rich and velvety sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, using only your microwave. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of salt and black pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a versatile sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip. With no stovetop required, this quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for last-minute dinners or indulgent comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.75 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter by microwaving it for 30 seconds to 1 minute on high power, or until fully melted.
Once melted, add the heavy cream and garlic powder to the butter. Stir to combine.
Microwave the mixture on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping halfway to stir, until it begins to simmer. Be careful to avoid boiling over.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth.
Add salt and black pepper, stirring to adjust seasoning to taste.
If desired, stir in fresh parsley for added flavor and garnish.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta, vegetables, or as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.0 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.0 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 1699 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 44 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.
