Description
A rich, creamy, and ultra-fast 10-minute Alfredo sauce made with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan—perfect for pasta nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately over pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan. Sauce thickens as it cools—add a splash of cream if reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: alfredo, alfredo sauce, heavy cream, pasta sauce, cream sauce