Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Easy Authentic Alfredo Sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, chicken, seafood, or vegetables. This homemade sauce is quick to whip up and will elevate your dishes to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Cheese: Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss: Toss immediately with hot cooked pasta or use as a sauce for other dishes.
- Garnish: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded cheese.
- This sauce is best served immediately as it may thicken upon standing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
