Description
Get ready to fall in love with this quick and easy homemade Alfredo sauce—a rich and creamy classic that brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting dinner ideas, this easy recipe uses just a few simple ingredients like butter, cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan. Whether you’re whipping up a cozy pasta dish or exploring new dinner ideas, this sauce is a must-have staple in your cooking repertoire. Ideal for quick meals, easy dinners, or indulgent food ideas, it’s a flawless addition to your recipe box.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter gently.
2. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring with a whisk to blend everything together.
4. Simmer the mixture for 5–7 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
5. Lower the heat and gradually add Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to melt.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.
7. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until thickened to your liking.
8. Remove from heat and serve over hot pasta, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smoothest texture.
Stir the sauce continuously and keep the heat low to avoid separating the cream.
If the sauce thickens too much, a splash of warm pasta water will bring it back to perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Alfredo sauce, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food