Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade Alfredo sauce that transforms any pasta dish into a luxurious experience. This rich, velvety sauce combines unsalted butter, fresh garlic, and heavy cream, topped off with nutty parmesan cheese for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this simple recipe ensures a restaurant-quality meal right at home. With just a few ingredients and easy steps, you’ll be savoring each bite of this comforting classic.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously; let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg