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Homemade Alfredo Sauce (4 ingredients + 5 minutes!) 1

Classically Creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe (4 ingredients!)

Classically inspired recipe for alfredo sauce that uses four whole ingredients for a naturally thick, satisfying and nutritious complement to any meat or pasta dish.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword classic, creamy, traditional
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 346 kcal
Author Sarah Pope

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.

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  2. Stir in the cream and bring to a boil.

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  3. Turn down the heat to a simmer and mix in the parmesan cheese, garlic, and optional salt and pepper.

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  4. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes stirring frequently.

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  5. Serve immediately.

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  6. Cool and refrigerate leftovers. Sauce lasts for 4-5 days. It will harden in the refrigerator but reliquify quickly when warmed in a pan on the stovetop. I recommend using glass as it retains the flavor better.

Recipe Notes

1 clove of garlic minced makes about 1 teaspoon.

Substitute 1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for the minced garlic if desired.

The parmesan cheese should be finely grated else it doesn't dissolve as well in the sauce.

Serve over one of these types of sourdough pasta.

Nutrition Facts
Classically Creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe (4 ingredients!)
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
Calories 346 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 22g110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 28mg1%
Potassium 52mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1150IU23%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 170mg17%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.