Description
Rich and Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce is a quick and easy pasta sauce made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese for a smooth, velvety texture and classic Italian flavor. This homemade Alfredo sauce is perfect for fettuccine, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables, making it a rich, comforting dinner idea for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium low heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until fragrant.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine with the butter and garlic.
4. Warm the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat, stirring often, but do not let it boil.
5. Add the grated Parmesan cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
6. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
7. Simmer the sauce gently for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
8. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
9. Serve immediately over hot pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
Notes
Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre shredded cheese and gives the sauce a better texture.
Keep the heat low while cooking so the cream and cheese stay silky and do not separate.
If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of pasta water, milk, or extra cream to loosen it before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 135mg