Description
This Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce is rich, velvety, and packed with buttery, garlicky, and cheesy goodness. Made with simple ingredients like heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, this sauce is perfect for pasta, chicken, seafood, or as a dip. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter – In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to foam.
- Sauté the Garlic – Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the Cream – Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Simmer – Let the sauce gently simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Add the Cheese – Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season – Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) for extra depth of flavor.
- Serve – Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately over pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor. Avoid overheating the sauce to prevent separation. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of pasta water or milk to adjust the consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Alfredo sauce, creamy pasta sauce, homemade Alfredo, Italian sauce, Parmesan sauce