Description
This creamy 4-ingredient Alfredo sauce is quick, easy, and incredibly delicious! With just butter, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, you’ll have a rich and velvety sauce that’s perfect for pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until fully combined. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue mixing until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season: Taste the sauce and add black pepper to your liking.
- Serve: Pour the Alfredo sauce over your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.
Notes
- This Alfredo sauce is perfect for pairing with pasta, vegetables, or as a base for chicken and shrimp dishes.
- If you like a thicker sauce, simmer it for a little longer to let it reduce.
- Feel free to adjust the garlic and cheese according to your taste preferences.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat, adding a bit of milk or cream to bring it back to the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg