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The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A rich, creamy, restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. Ready in minutes and perfect for pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Alfredo Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
  6. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Serve warm tossed with pasta or as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Keep warm until serving to prevent thickening.