Classic 15-Minute Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Make a rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce from scratch in just 15 minutes. This simple recipe uses five core ingredients and tastes better than jarred versions.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese slowly until the sauce is smooth and fully melted. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss immediately with hot, cooked pasta, or use as a topping for chicken or vegetables.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of reserved pasta cooking water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor in this simple Italian sauce recipe.
- This sauce is best served immediately after preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 110
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