Description
A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for tossing with pasta or using as a base for your favorite Italian-inspired dishes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: pinch of ground nutmeg
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.
- Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce and best flavor.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small amount of pasta water to loosen it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
