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The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A rich, creamy, silky homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Alfredo Sauce
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in Parmesan cheese slowly until smooth.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
  6. Cook 2–3 minutes until thickened and serve immediately.

Notes

Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture.