Description
A rich, creamy, and classic homemade Alfredo sauce recipe that’s perfect for pasta dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Whisk in the Parmesan cheese gradually until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg