Description
This creamy and rich Alfredo sauce is perfect for pasta and can be made in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Remove from heat and use immediately over pasta.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, add more Parmesan cheese.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg