Spaghetti Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Indulge in the creamy, velvety goodness of Spaghetti Alfredo, a comforting classic that combines perfectly cooked spaghetti with a luscious, homemade Alfredo sauce. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, features rich ingredients like unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, blended together to create a sauce that clings luxuriously to each strand of pasta. A touch of minced garlic adds aromatic depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley provides a burst of color and freshness. Ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining, this crave-worthy dish is simple yet sophisticated. Serve it with extra Parmesan for an irresistible finish, and make it your go-to recipe for satisfying Italian-inspired cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set the spaghetti aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately, preferably with additional Parmesan cheese on the side for sprinkling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.2 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.7 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 484 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 3312 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1383 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 206 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.
