Homemade Alfredo Sauce
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made from scratch, perfect for pasta dishes or as a base for other recipes.
NewPublished Apr 11, 2026
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time15 min
Total25 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients
Servings4
Yields 4 servings
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1/2 cups) unsalted butter
- (1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1/4 teaspoons) salt
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/4 teaspoons) nutmeg (optional)
- (1/4 cups) chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
- 2
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg if using. Stir to combine.
- 6
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
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