The Best 10-Minute Homemade Alfredo Sauce: Rich, Creamy & Easy
Make a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce from scratch in just 10 minutes using simple ingredients. This stovetop sauce tastes better than jarred versions and is perfect for Fettuccine Alfredo.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove the sauce from the heat immediately. If you are using it for pasta, toss immediately with hot, drained pasta.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of reserved pasta water while tossing.
- Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest texture; pre-shredded cheese can cause the sauce to clump.
- This recipe is a great base for a quick dinner sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 110