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Alfredo Sauce

This Alfredo sauce recipe always turns out rich and creamy with lots of garlic and Parmesan flavor! A delicious way to transform plain fettuccine pasta, roast chicken, or steamed vegetables!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 1030.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan Medium-sized
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Garlic Press For crushing garlic
  • 1 Box Grater For fresh Parmesan
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

Main

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Add cheese and garlic; whisk continuously until heated through. Stir in parsley. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve immediately and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

Notes

Use high-quality, freshly grated Parmesan cheese for superior flavor and texture; pre-grated varieties often contain anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy. Maintain low heat throughout the process, especially when adding cheese, to prevent the cream from separating or the cheese from clumping. Constant whisking is key to achieving a smooth, emulsified sauce. For an added layer of flavor, consider a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal creamy consistency, as Alfredo sauce thickens quickly upon cooling. If serving with pasta, a splash of the pasta cooking water can help achieve a perfect coating consistency.