Description
A rich and creamy classic homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This easy 15-minute sauce delivers bold flavor and a smooth, velvety texture perfect for pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until desired thickness is reached.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta, chicken, or vegetables. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture.
If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of warm milk or cream.
Reheat gently over low heat to prevent separation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Avoid freezing as cream-based sauces may separate when thawed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
