Description
A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce that transforms any meal into a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: parsley, chopped (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until dissolved but not brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, whisking as you go, and stir until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season your sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley right before serving if desired.
Notes
Make sure not to burn the garlic and remove from heat before adding cheese to prevent clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg