Description
This Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe combines creamy goodness with a garlicky flavor that’s perfect for pasta or as a delightful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic
minced
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly cracked pepper
to taste
fresh grated nutmeg
optional
to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg to taste.
- Serve over pasta or use as a dipping sauce.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half and half for the heavy cream. Freshly grated Parmesan is recommended for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Homemade Alfredo Sauce, Alfredo Sauce Recipe, Creamy Pasta Sauce, Italian Sauce, Garlic Sauce
