Description

This Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce is a luscious, velvety sauce made with butter, heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for elevating pasta dishes, vegetables, or proteins, it offers a rich and smooth texture with a hint of nutmeg and fresh parsley garnish for added flavor and visual appeal.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add Cream and Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
Season Sauce: Stir in salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg if using. Continue simmering for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add Parmesan Cheese: Gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Finish and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat and use immediately over pasta, vegetables, or protein. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-shredded for best flavor and smooth texture.
To thin the sauce, stir in a splash of warm milk or reserved pasta water.
This sauce pairs beautifully with fettuccine, shrimp, grilled chicken, or steamed broccoli.