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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Creamy, rich, comforting alfredo sauce is insanely easy with only 6 ingredients and served in 10 minutes!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan or large saute pan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add garlic, and stir to ensure the garlic doesn't burn. Saute for one minute, then stir in cream.
  • Let cream come to a simmer, not a boil, and simmer for about five minutes.
  • Add in the parmesan cheese and stir well. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally to ensure the sauce is smooth and thickening.
  • Season with salt and pepper, taste, add a little lemon juice for a bit of brightness if needed, about ½ teaspoon at a time, until the sauce is no longer too rich.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This sauce doesn't reheat well, as it tends to separate. Still tasty, just not as pretty.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal