Alfredo Sauce
This creamy and rich Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian favorite made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for pairing with pasta or vegetables.
- 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
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the grated 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 fresh parsley, if using.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta or your favorite dish.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, and add freshly grated nutmeg for extra warmth.
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