Amazing 15-Minute homemade alfredo sauce
Make the creamiest, restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce right in your kitchen. This simple, no-fail recipe uses just a few quality ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes. You will achieve a velvety smooth sauce perfect for any pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- 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, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat immediately. Toss with hot, cooked pasta or use over chicken or vegetables.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that make the sauce gritty.
- If the sauce seems too thick, thin it slightly with a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water.
- This sauce is best served immediately after preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg