Homemade Alfredo Sauce - Easy!
Creamy, thick ‘n flavorful, this homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe is made with just 4 base ingredients plus seasonings. In less than 8 minutes, you'll have a rich & velvety Parmesan and garlic-infused sauce that's delicious on pasta and more!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Instructions
- If starting with this pan-seared chicken breast recipe, use the same sauté pan for cooking chicken, no need to clean it. (The leftover juices and herbs make this alfredo sauce truly spectacular.)
- Either way, bring a large pan to medium heat. Add butter, stirring around the skillet until coated and melted. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, not burnt, about 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and black pepper. Bring heat to medium high, stirring together until well mixed. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan, cooking until well mixed and thickened, about 3-6 minutes. Mine took 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce, tossing to combine, or use as a sauce with chicken or pizza.
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Notes
- Storing Instructions: To refrigerate, cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing Instructions: To freeze, cool and store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-3 months.