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The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A rich, velvety 10-minute Alfredo sauce made with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan for restaurant-quality flavor at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
  4. Bring just to a gentle simmer and cook 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Add Parmesan gradually while stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Serve immediately over pasta or use as desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture.