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The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A rich, creamy, silky homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Alfredo Sauce
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in Parmesan cheese slowly until smooth.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
  6. Cook 2–3 minutes until thickened and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 23IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture.

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