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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.
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

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
  • 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