Description
Make a rich and creamy classic Alfredo sauce from scratch in under 15 minutes using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Do not let the butter brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. 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.
- Continue stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Toss immediately with your cooked pasta.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that make the sauce grainy.
- For a garlic flavor, sauté 1 clove of minced garlic in the butter for one minute before adding the cream.
- If the sauce becomes too thick upon standing, add a tablespoon of pasta water or milk to thin it slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 21
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 110