Description
Ready in just 15 minutes, this Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce brings restaurant-quality flavor to your dinner table with ingredients you likely already have. It’s a creamy, cheesy, garlicky dream—perfect for pasta, seafood, or veggies. Whether you need an easy dinner, quick comfort food, or sauce for entertaining, this Alfredo delivers every time. Great for weeknight meals, special occasions, or meal prepping your favorite food ideas. A must-try for anyone craving rich and classic dinner ideas!
Ingredients
0.5 cup unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, not browned.
3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly. Let simmer for 4–5 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan until smooth and melted.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in parsley just before serving if desired.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
Avoid boiling the cream; simmer gently for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy sauce, Alfredo, easy dinner, pasta sauce, garlic Parmesan