Description
This creamy Alfredo sauce recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and yields a rich, smooth sauce perfect for tossing with pasta or drizzling over vegetables. Made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated parmesan cheese, it's a classic Italian-inspired sauce that's simple to make and irresistibly flavorful.
Ingredients
Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Infuse butter with garlic: Add 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 cloves of finely minced garlic to a sauté pan. Heat over low heat gently to infuse the butter with garlic flavor. Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to brown the garlic.
- Add heavy cream and simmer: Pour in 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, increasing the heat slightly if needed. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Incorporate parmesan cheese: Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in 1 1/2 cups of finely grated parmesan cheese. Stir well until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth. If you used pre-grated cheese that’s thicker, you may need to return the pan to low heat briefly to help it melt completely. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more heavy cream to thin it to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Toss the Alfredo sauce with freshly cooked pasta or use it to dress steamed or roasted vegetables for a rich and comforting meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese from a block for the best melting and smoothest texture.
- Cook the garlic on low heat to avoid burning and bitterness.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more heavy cream until you reach your preferred consistency.
- This sauce is best served immediately but can be gently reheated over low heat with a splash of cream to restore creaminess.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
