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Delicious Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

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, itโ€™s 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

  1. Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter carefully, ensuring it does not brown.
  2. Sautรฉ Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sautรฉ for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, to release the garlicโ€™s aroma without bitterness.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.