Homemade Alfredo Sauce
The Best Alfredo Sauce is made from scratch! Homemade Alfredo Sauce is so rich and creamy and takes 15 minutes with just a few ingredients.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream (not milk)
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese off the block
- Fresh cracked black pepper and fresh minced parsley to taste
- 16 ounces cooked Fettuccine (or other pasta)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
- Whisk in heavy cream and allow to bubble up to a simmer, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Vigorously whisk in the parmesan until melted and bring to a simmer - do not boil - for about 3-4 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Add fresh cracked black pepper to taste and toss with fresh, hot pasta. Garnish with fresh minced parsley.
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Notes
- Recipe makes about 3 cups of sauce, which is enough for a pound of fettuccine pasta.
- Nutritional information does not include pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 727kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2235IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 1mg
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