Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this homemade Alfredo sauce that is perfect for coating pasta or drizzling over vegetables. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a classic recipe that will elevate any dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in Cheese: Reduce heat to low, gradually stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Season and Simmer: Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve over pasta, vegetables, or chicken.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture—pre-shredded cheese may result in a grainy sauce.
- To lighten it up, substitute half of the cream with whole milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
