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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce that's surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for pasta, chicken, or seafood.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
    0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
    0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
  • Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Do not boil once the cheese is added.
    0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper and nutmeg (if using).
    0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
  • Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or other dishes.

Notes

For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of cream cheese along with the heavy cream. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it with a little bit of pasta water or milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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