Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Rich and creamy alfredo sauce made from scratch with butter, cream, and parmesan. Better than any jar!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese.
- 5
Stir constantly until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.
- 6
Add nutmeg, salt, and white pepper to taste.
- 7
If too thick, thin with a little pasta water or milk.
- 8
Toss with your favorite pasta and garnish with parsley.
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