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Alfredo Sauce

The aroma of creamy Alfredo Sauce wafting through the kitchen instantly transports me to cozy family dinners, making this rich and easy sauce perfect for pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to emulsify the sauce.
  4. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Continue stirring the sauce until it is smooth and creamy.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently over low heat with a splash of cream if needed.