Description
This homemade Alfredo sauce is rich, creamy, and indulgent without being overly heavy. Made with fresh butter, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, it’s a simple yet luxurious sauce that turns any pasta dish into a restaurant-quality experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or cozy meals at home, this Alfredo sauce is versatile, easy to make, and far superior to store-bought options. Serve it over fettuccine, spaghetti, or your favorite vegetables and enjoy a dish that feels decadent with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or Italian herbs
Instructions
- Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan.
- Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add heavy cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese slowly until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Remove from heat and toss with freshly cooked pasta or vegetables.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Stir constantly to avoid clumping.
- Adjust seasoning gradually as Parmesan adds natural saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Pasta
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg