Italiano Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of Italiano Alfredo Sauce, a homemade classic that will elevate any pasta dish to gourmet status. This velvety sauce combines the lush flavors of melted butter, fragrant garlic, and silky heavy cream, blended to perfection with freshly grated Parmesan and optional Romano cheese for an extra layer of depth. Seasoned simply with kosher salt and black pepper, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Perfectly versatile, serve this luscious sauce over fettuccine, linguine, or even drizzled atop roasted vegetables or grilled chicken for a restaurant-quality meal. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Italiano Alfredo Sauce is a surefire crowd-pleaser that tastes as good as it looks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups freshly grated Romano cheese (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter until it begins to bubble but does not brown.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to combine. Allow the mixture to heat through, but do not let it come to a boil.
Gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese (if using), one handful at a time, whisking constantly to ensure the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce.
Season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Continue stirring the sauce over low heat for 2-3 more minutes until it reaches your desired creamy consistency. Do not overheat, as the sauce may separate.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce sit for a minute. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 324.1 g | 416% | |
| Saturated Fat | 198.3 g | 992% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 940 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 6495 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 152.8 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 4471 mg | 344% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*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.
