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Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This Easy Alfredo Sauce recipe has it all: it’s rich and creamy, perfectly garlicky, and plenty cheesy! There’s nothing better to add some decadence to your pasta dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add butter and garlic and stir occasionally. Cook for about 3 minutes, until butter is melted and garlic begins to brown.
  2. Slowly add in heavy whipping cream, whisking whike you add it to the butter. Add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if you like them). Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently.
  3. Add in parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and sprinkle with the parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese if possible. I buy my Parmesan in blocks and grate it with a box grater. It melts so much nicer than the green can stuff.
  • Want more heat? Add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of Tony's creole seasoning!
  • Craving mushrooms? Use 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and cook them with the butter and garlic, for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Serve with pasta or gnocchi of your choice!
  • Store leftover alfredo sauce in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in skillet until warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4Tablespoons

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 4Tablespoons

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.