The Best 10-Minute Homemade Alfredo Sauce: Rich, Creamy & Easy
Learn how to make a rich, creamy, and easy homemade Alfredo sauce from scratch in just 10 minutes. This simple recipe uses classic ingredients for a flavor that beats any jarred sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until you can smell the aroma. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove the sauce from the heat immediately once smooth. If you are serving with pasta, toss immediately with hot, drained fettuccine or your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.
- If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, whisk in a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water or a little extra heavy cream to reach your desired consistency.
- This sauce is perfect for tossing with fettuccine to make classic Fettuccine Alfredo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 140
