Description
A rich, creamy, and authentic Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, chicken, seafood, or even as a pizza base.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: pinch of nutmeg or chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it heat gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Optionally, stir in a pinch of nutmeg or garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately over freshly cooked pasta or use as a sauce or dip.
Notes
Add lemon zest for brightness.
Use Pecorino Romano for a bolder flavor.
Stir in cooked mushrooms or spinach for added veggies.
Add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat slowly with added milk or cream.
Do not freeze, as it may become grainy 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: 330mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
