Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce blends butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan for a luxurious flavor that rivals any restaurant dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping—and destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or use half and half for a lighter sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese refrigerated kind
- salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- fresh grated nutmeg optional, to taste
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and slowly melt the butter until fully liquefied, taking care not to let it brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and gently warm it until small bubbles form around the edges. Stir often to maintain a smooth texture.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, just until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Gradually add the Parmesan cheese while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Adjust consistency with a splash of pasta water or more cream if needed.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture.
- Simmer on low to prevent curdling.
- Add cheese slowly and whisk continuously.
- Taste and season carefully for perfect balance.
- Save some pasta water to adjust thickness if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 909IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 0.3mg
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