Description
A creamy and easy Alfredo sauce that elevates your pasta dishes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start with the base: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic: Sauté for about a minute.
- Pour in the cream: Gradually whisk in the heavy cream.
- Stir in the cheese: Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese slowly.
- Season it right: Taste the sauce and sprinkle in salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Garnish and serve: Serve on your favorite pasta, sprinkle with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
For the best results, always use fresh Parmesan cheese. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Alfredo sauce, creamy sauce, Italian sauce, pasta sauce