PrintBest Homemade Alfredo Sauce: Creamy, Rich, and Ready in Minutes
Stop ordering takeout! Master the ultimate creamy, restaurant-style Alfredo sauce in under 15 minutes with this foolproof stovetop recipe. You will achieve a silky, non-grainy Homemade Alfredo every time using just a few quality ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (do not use pre-grated)
Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow the butter to melt completely.
- Add the heavy cream and garlic powder to the melted butter. Whisk the mixture constantly until it is smooth and just begins to simmer lightly around the edges. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Slowly add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, whisking continuously until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. This slow addition prevents graininess.
- Continue to cook on low for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking often, until the sauce thickens slightly to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the salt and black pepper.
- Toss immediately with hot, drained fettuccine pasta or use as a topping for chicken or vegetables.
Notes
- Use only freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best, smoothest texture. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your sauce gritty.
- If the sauce becomes too thick after sitting, whisk in a tablespoon of warm milk or reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you crave comfort food classics.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 55
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 145