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Creamy fettuccine alfredo on a white plate with black pepper garnish, served with a cozy dining setup.

Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course pasta
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 4
Calories 779 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
    Butter melting in a white saucepan on an electric stove.
  • Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  • Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously until well combined.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the salt and ground black pepper to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more of heavy cream to loosen it.
    Cream being heated on an electric stove for baking or cooking.
  • Adjust salt if needed. Remove the sauce from heat. Serve immediately over cooked pasta or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 779kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 23gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 48gSodium: 1078mgFiber: 0.05g
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