Description
Homemade alfredo sauce easy is a luscious, creamy delight that elevates any pasta dish to restaurant quality. With rich flavors of melted butter, fragrant garlic, and nutty Parmesan cheese, this simple sauce is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. In just a few steps, you can create a velvety masterpiece that makes every meal feel indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to achieve a smooth mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately over your favorite pasta or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg