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A wooden spoon pouring creamy alfredo sauce recipe over a pile of fettuccine pasta in a pan.

Classic Alfredo Sauce


  • Author: ferecipe.com
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately over pasta.

Notes

  • For a thinner sauce, add a little more cream.
  • For a richer sauce, add an extra tablespoon of butter.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 45g
  • Saturated Fat: 28g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: alfredo sauce, pasta sauce, creamy sauce, parmesan sauce, easy alfredo