Alfredo Sauce Recipe: Creamy and Rich Classic
Creamy, rich Alfredo sauce with Parmesan and butter, ideal for pasta or chicken.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional: 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: 1 lb cooked fettuccine
- Suggested Sides: Garlic bread salad
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cream; simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat; whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, optional nutmeg. Toss with pasta or serve. Garnish with optional parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoothness.
- Keep heat low to avoid clumping.
- Store in fridge; reheat gently.
- Serve with broccoli or garlic bread.