Description
Indulge in this creamy and rich alfredo sauce that transforms any pasta into a gourmet delight. Perfect for quick dinners or impressing guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper; simmer gently for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving over your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk. Add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition. Spice it up with red pepper flakes for a kick!