Description
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: a pinch of nutmeg
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, being careful not to brown it.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adding nutmeg if desired.
- Toss with freshly cooked pasta or serve over grilled chicken or vegetables.
Notes
To enhance flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and avoid pre-packaged options. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg