The Best 10-Minute Homemade Alfredo Sauce: Rich, Creamy & Easy
You can make a rich, creamy, restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce from scratch in just 10 minutes using simple ingredients. Say goodbye to jarred sauce; this is the best homemade version for your pasta night.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- 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. You want the butter fully melted but not browned.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Cook for about 30 seconds until you smell the garlic. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Reduce the heat to low once it starts to bubble slightly.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time. Continue whisking until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and thick. This is where the richness develops.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Toss immediately with your favorite cooked pasta, like fettuccine, or use it as a simple pasta topping for a quick dinner.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy.
- If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cheese, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin it slightly to your desired consistency.
- This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is excellent when you need a quick comfort food sauce ready in minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 21
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 110