Description
This Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe delivers a rich and creamy sauce made from butter, heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Perfect for draping over your favorite pasta, itโs easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Ingredients
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Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter carefully, ensuring it does not brown.
- Sautรฉ Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sautรฉ for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, to release the garlicโs aroma without bitterness.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to start thickening the sauce.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until it melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season the Sauce: Season the sauce with salt, ground black pepper, and optionally ground nutmeg. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately over your favorite cooked pasta or use as desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor; pre-grated cheese might not melt as smoothly.
- Stir constantly when adding cream and cheese to prevent burning or curdling.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Nutmeg is optional but adds a subtle warm note to the sauce.
- This sauce is best served fresh, as it may thicken or separate upon reheating.
