Description
Rich and Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce is a silky, buttery sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese for a smooth finish that coats pasta beautifully. It comes together quickly and adds a rich, comforting touch to fettuccine, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine.
4. Let the mixture warm gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to lightly simmer.
5. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg.
6. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until fully melted.
7. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture and best flavor.
Keep the heat low once the cheese is added so the sauce stays creamy and does not separate.
If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm cream, milk, or pasta water before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: homemade alfredo sauce, creamy alfredo sauce, rich alfredo sauce, parmesan cream sauce, easy pasta sauce