Description
This velvety Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, restaurant-style classic made from butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan. Perfect for tossing with pasta or drizzling over chicken or veggies, this sauce is simple, rich, and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer gently for 5–6 minutes.
5. Reduce heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Reheat gently with a splash of cream to restore texture.
Nutmeg adds subtle warmth—optional but recommended.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: alfredo sauce, creamy sauce, pasta sauce