4 from 3 votes
Alfredo Sauce
This classic Alfredo Sauce is rich, creamy, and better than anything you'll ever pour from a jar.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
513 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and a pinch of nutmeg, and bring the mixture to a low simmer.
- Stir in the salt and pepper, then gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve the sauce hot over your favorite cooked pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
747mg
(31%)
Potassium
112mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1801IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1801IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.