Description
This creamy and rich Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian-American recipe perfect for dressing your favorite pasta. Made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this sauce is smooth, velvety, and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Nutmeg (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Simmer Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream thickens and reduces by approximately one-third.
- Whisk in Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Season and Serve: Add nutmeg if desired, and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is thicker than you prefer, thin it out with a little more heavy cream. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta for a luscious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smoother texture.
- Do not overheat the sauce once cheese is added to prevent curdling.
- Fresh garlic adds the best aroma, but garlic powder can be a substitute if needed.
- Nutmeg is optional but adds a traditional warm spice note to the sauce.
- For a lighter version, you may substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
