Description
A rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pasta dishes and ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream (2 cups)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream, stirring constantly.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta or use as desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smooth texture.
- Stir continuously to avoid burning or curdling the cream.
- This sauce thickens as it cools, so serve promptly.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
