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Alfredo Sauce

This homemade Alfredo Sauce is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make from scratch. Perfect for pasta, pizzas and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 281kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Melt Butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the add garlic and parmesan cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in the salt, nutmeg and pepper.
  • Thicken: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens, it should coat the back of a spoon. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
  • Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

  1. Recipe yields 2 cups.
  2. Nutritional information is based per 1/4 cup.
  3. Store your homemade alfredo sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to a month.
  4. Add a splash of milk to refrigerated sauce and reheat over low heat on stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 1mg