Easy Microwave Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Easy Microwave Creamy Alfredo Sauce—your go-to recipe for a homemade, restaurant-quality pasta topping in just minutes! Made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this quick alfredo sauce comes together entirely in the microwave, minimizing prep time while maximizing flavor. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, it's irresistibly creamy and versatile enough to pair with pasta, vegetables, or your favorite protein. Ready in under 10 minutes, this fuss-free recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners, proving that simplicity and decadence can go hand in hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter. Microwave it on high for 30-40 seconds until completely melted.
Stir in the heavy cream and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir. Heat until the mixture is warm, but do not let it boil.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir well until the cheese starts to melt and combine with the cream mixture.
Microwave the mixture on high for another 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, vegetables, or protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 152.0 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.0 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2038 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 897 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 32 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.
