Description
A rich, creamy, and indulgent homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for pasta, vegetables, or as a dip.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and let it warm through without boiling.
- Season with salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg if using.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
- Cook for another 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta or vegetables.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Try using other cheeses like Romano or Asiago for variation.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or cream to restore texture.
Avoid boiling to prevent the sauce from separating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
