Description
This homemade Alfredo sauce is luxuriously creamy and rich, made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. It’s a restaurant-quality sauce you can make in your own kitchen in minutes. Perfect for pasta night or as a base for endless Italian-inspired creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5–6 minutes, allowing it to reduce by 1/3.
- Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook over low heat until cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir frequently to avoid burning or separating.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed to restore consistency. Great with fettuccine, linguine, or pappardelle. Try adding sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or grilled chicken for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 25.9g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
Keywords: alfredo sauce, homemade alfredo, Italian sauce, creamy pasta, Parmesan sauce, easy alfredo recipe