Alfredo Sauce Recipe: Creamy Italian Comfort
A rich, velvety Alfredo sauce with Parmesan and cream, ideal for pasta or versatile dishes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low
- Sauté garlic 1 minute until fragrant
- Add cream; simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened
- Whisk in Parmesan until smooth
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg
- Stir in parsley; serve over pasta
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for the best texture
- Keep heat low to avoid curdling
- Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze for 1 month
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream