Description
Indulge in the creamy and rich flavors of the Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Perfect for fettuccine Alfredo, this velvety sauce also enhances vegetables, pizza, and more. Made with fresh ingredients like heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, it elevates any meal from weeknight dinners to special gatherings. Customize it with your favorite herbs or proteins to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, then add black pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Slowly incorporate the Parmesan cheese while whisking until melted and creamy. Reduce heat to low and whisk for another 3–4 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or use as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg