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Alfredo Sauce

A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, garlic, and parmesan cheese for a classic pasta topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces & Dips
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Slowly whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest texture and avoid boiling the sauce to prevent separation.