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A bowl of fettuccine Alfredo with homemade Alfredo sauce.
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Alfredo Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, and parmesan. Ready in 15 minutes with no additives—just rich, real flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
  • Stir in the cream and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, then slowly whisk in the parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately over cooked pasta or your favorite protein.