Description
This easy homemade Alfredo sauce recipe is a creamy, rich sauce made with butter, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, it combines simple ingredients to create a luxurious and flavorful dish in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat without allowing it to brown, ensuring a smooth base for the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, infusing the sauce with rich flavor.
- Add Heavy Cream: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to combine. Let it gently heat for about five minutes without boiling to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Parmesan Cheese: Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season Sauce: Season the sauce with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste. Mix well before serving over your favorite pasta for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Do not let the sauce boil as it can cause the cream to separate.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Serve immediately over warm cooked pasta for best results.
