Alfredo Sauce
The easiest and creamiest homemade alfredo sauce recipe! Ditch the can, and make alfredo sauce at home that's even better than the restaurant version.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 308kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (76g) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
Instructions
- On medium heat, melt butter in a pan, then saute the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the flour, and cook it for 1 minute.
- Add the milk and cream. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes, then add the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Don't be tempted to add more parmesan to thicken the sauce, as the sauce will thicken more when it cools down.
- The amounts above will make around 2 cups of sauce that are enough for 3/4 lb/12 oz of pasta.
- To reheat the sauce, add a splash of water and whisk over low-medium heat until it's warmed through and no longer too thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 101mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1062IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 1mg