Alfredo Sauce

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This Alfredo Sauce is rich, creamy, and so easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and plenty of Parmesan cheese, it comes together into a smooth, cheesy sauce that coats pasta perfectly. It’s a cozy, restaurant-style favorite that’s perfect for a quick dinner any night of the week.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 6

Calories: 480

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Italian seasoning to taste
garlic powder to taste
pasta

Method

In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until browned.
Pour in the 2 cups of heavy cream and let it gently warm up.
Add 2 cups of Parmesan cheese and stir well to combine.
Sprinkle in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to your liking.
Lower the heat to low–medium and stir continuously for about 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt slowly and the sauce to thicken.
Toss in your cooked pasta and mix until everything is coated in that creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 124gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1690IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 352mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Extra Tips:

Add a little extra Parmesan if you love it extra cheesy.
Stir in about 1/3 cup of pasta water to loosen the sauce and make it silky smooth.

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