Homemade Alfredo Sauce
A creamy and rich homemade Alfredo sauce, perfect for elevating any pasta dish with its luxurious texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice (for serving)
- Cooked chicken or shrimp (optional, for a heartier meal)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until foamy.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until aromatic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir continuously, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt smoothly into the sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the sauce with your prepared pasta, and fold in cooked chicken or shrimp if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a garden salad and garlic bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/homemade-alfredo-sauce/