Description
A rich, velvety Alfredo sauce that elevates any dish, perfect for pasta nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crisp parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by melting the unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while constantly stirring.
- Allow this blend to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- Return the saucepan to low heat, stirring occasionally until cohesive and velvety.
- Serve this delightful sauce immediately over your favorite pasta.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For vegan options, substitute with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg