Alfredo Sauce
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for enhancing your favorite pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley if desired.
- Toss the sauce with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or add a splash of pasta cooking water to adjust consistency.
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