Description
Savor the creamy goodness of this easy homemade Alfredo sauce recipe, perfect for pasta nights or drizzling over your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while whisking continuously until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg