Description
Elevate your pasta dishes with this rich, velvety homemade Alfredo sauce—simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- Key Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly but not browned.
- 2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- 3. Pour in Heavy Cream: Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let it simmer gently for about five minutes.
- 4. Incorporate Parmesan: Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
- 5. Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- 6. Serve: Remove from heat and drizzle over your favorite pasta or toss with sautéed vegetables or grilled chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg