Description
A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for serving over your favorite pasta dishes, delivering a smooth and decadent flavor in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter carefully without allowing it to brown to ensure a smooth base for the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, enhancing the sauce with fresh aromatic flavors.
- Add Cream: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to combine. Let this mixture gently heat for approximately five minutes without boiling to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it fully melts into the sauce, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Season: Season the sauce with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste. Mix well, then serve immediately over your favorite cooked pasta for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Do not let the butter brown to keep the sauce flavor delicate and smooth.
- Avoid boiling the cream to prevent curdling and maintain sauce creaminess.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smooth melting.
- This sauce is best served fresh but can be gently reheated over low heat with a splash of cream if needed.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
