Description
A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, perfect for comforting family dinners or romantic date nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, aiming for a light golden hue.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a silky finish, add a dash of pasta water. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg