Description
This rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce recipe is the ultimate comfort food, made with butter, cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping, it’s an easy 20-minute sauce with restaurant-quality flavor. Best Alfredo sauce for fettuccine, shrimp, chicken, or veggies!
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. If using garlic, sauté it in the butter for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking to combine. Let it simmer gently for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese in small handfuls, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
4. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Toss with pasta or serve immediately over your favorite dish.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and texture.
Don’t let the sauce boil—it can cause separation.
To reheat leftovers, warm gently on the stove with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg