Description
A creamy and rich Alfredo sauce that comes together in about 15 minutes, perfect for pasta lovers and customizable with various ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat without browning it.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste and serve over preferred pasta.
Notes
You can customize this sauce with chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg