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Classic Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Making the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  4. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately to avoid thickening.

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