Description
A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, perfect for pasta lovers and versatile for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s bubbly and glistening.
- Add in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and let it thicken a bit.
- Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it’s all melted and beautifully combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if you’re feeling fancy. Stir until the sauce is smooth and luscious.
- Serve this delightful sauce immediately over your favorite pasta, or use it as a creamy dipping sauce.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and do not rush the cooking process for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg