Description
This Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor, perfect for pasta lovers looking to elevate their meals.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream or half and half for a lighter sauce
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
fresh grated nutmeg optional to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until it starts to simmer.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Serve immediately over pasta or your preferred dish.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use half and half instead of heavy cream. Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Sauce
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe, creamy pasta sauce, easy Alfredo sauce