Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Indulge your taste buds with this Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe, a creamy delight that elevates any meal. With its rich blend of butter, cream, and freshly grated parmesan, this sauce is both luxurious and simple to prepare. In just 15 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality sauce that complements pasta, vegetables, or even serves as a dip for breadsticks. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a quick weeknight meal, this versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite proteins or veggies for a satisfying dish everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately four servings 1x
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese while whisking until smooth.
- Stir in the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Gradually add the parmesan cheese while whisking continuously until fully melted and incorporated.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken to your desired consistency. Serve immediately over pasta or your choice of dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 291mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 73mg