Quick N Tasty Alfredo Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this Quick N Tasty Alfredo Sauce—a creamy, indulgent recipe that's ready in just 10 minutes! This rich and velvety sauce combines the buttery aroma of sautéed garlic with the luxurious texture of heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of salt and freshly ground black pepper, it’s the ultimate homemade alternative to store-bought Alfredo sauces. Whether you're drizzling it over fettuccine, using it as a base for casseroles, or pairing it with grilled chicken or shrimp, this versatile recipe is sure to impress. Plus, a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and extra flavor to this easy, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons optional parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquefied.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the saucepan, stirring well after each addition to ensure it melts smoothly into the sauce.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked pasta or as desired. Garnish with chopped parsley if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1439 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*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.
