Easy Alfredo Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Easy Alfredo Sauce
Description
This Alfredo Sauce starts with melting unsalted butter over medium heat, then whisking in half and half to combine. Minced garlic is added and gently simmered without boiling to infuse flavor and maintain smoothness. The heat is lowered and freshly grated Parmesan cheese is gradually whisked in, melting slowly into the mixture to avoid curdling. A pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth without overpowering the cheese. Salt and pepper are adjusted to taste to balance the creamy sauce.
The sauce results in a velvety coating suitable for a variety of pastas, offering a rich but smooth texture thanks to the careful heating and cheese incorporation.
This recipe uses only five ingredients and avoids complicated steps, making Alfredo sauce approachable for home cooks seeking a classic cream-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- pinch nutmeg freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the half and half to the melted butter while whisking.
- Add in thh garlic and simmer for 3 minutes. Do not let it come to a boil. I stirred it almost constantly.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add in the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking thoroughly until it is completely melted in the sauce. Continue doing this until all the cheese has been added in the sauce.
- Add in the nutmeg and stir.
- Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor.
- Keep the sauce below boiling temperature to prevent splitting and maintain smoothness.
- Adjust salt and pepper after cheese is fully incorporated to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 442mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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