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Quick and Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A close-up of fettuccine pasta generously coated in creamy homemade alfredo sauce and sprinkled with black pepper.
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Make a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce from scratch on the stovetop in under 15 minutes. This recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor without graininess.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately over hot pasta or vegetables.

Notes

  • Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy.
  • Keep the heat low when adding the cheese to prevent the sauce from separating or becoming oily.
  • If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, whisk in a tablespoon of warm milk or cream to reach your desired consistency.

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