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Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Discover the secret to the best homemade Alfredo sauce, a creamy delight perfect for any pasta dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley optional

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, not browned.
  3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly. Let simmer for 4–5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan until smooth and melted.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in parsley just before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 11gFat: 46g

Notes

Feel free to customize the sauce with different cheeses or spices to suit your taste.

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