Description
This Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe delivers a creamy, rich, and flavorful sauce perfect for pasta dishes. Made with simple ingredients like butter, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, it comes together quickly in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for a comforting weeknight meal or an elegant dinner.
Ingredients
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Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter carefully without letting it brown to form the base of your Alfredo sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about one minute until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned, infusing the butter with flavor.
- Heat Cream: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to gently heat for about five minutes without boiling to thicken slightly and blend flavors.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it fully melts into the sauce, creating a silky, smooth texture.
- Season: Season the sauce with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste. Mix well and serve immediately over your favorite cooked pasta for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Do not let the sauce boil to prevent curdling or separation.
- This sauce pairs well with fettuccine, linguine, or penne pasta.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
