Description
This Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce is your go-to for quick dinners and comforting meals. Rich, creamy, and made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for fettuccine, chicken Alfredo, or as a decadent drizzle over roasted veggies. Ideal for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, or a quick pasta sauce that rivals your favorite restaurant. If you’re searching for a no-fail, easy recipe that impresses every time, this one is for you.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely without browning it.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously to combine with the butter and garlic.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 4–5 minutes to thicken slightly.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly stir in the Parmesan cheese, whisking until fully melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.
7. Adjust the sauce thickness with a bit of warm milk or pasta water if needed.
8. Serve immediately over hot pasta and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture and richest flavor.
Avoid overheating or boiling the sauce — low and slow is key for creamy Alfredo.
The sauce is best served fresh; it thickens as it cools and doesn’t reheat or freeze well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: alfredo sauce, easy dinner, creamy pasta, fettuccine alfredo, homemade sauce, quick pasta recipe