Easy Alfredo Sauce recipe

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Course: Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 229cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

This quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce is so much better than anything you can buy in a jar! Freshly grated parmesan, garlic, butter, heavy cream and more come together in just 15 minutes to make the very best pasta sauce.

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Ingredients

¼ cup salted butter
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the butter.
When the butter is melted, add the garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Stir in the cream and bring to a low simmer. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. (The longer it cooks, the more it will reduce and thicken.)
Stir in the Parmesan and as much fresh parsley as desired. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Notes

This recipe makes roughly 2 cups of sauce or 8 1/4 cup servings.

Ingredients and Substitutions:

Butter: I use unsalted butter so that I can add salt to my tastes. If you are using salted butter, omit the added salt and add at the end before serving.
Cream: Heavy whipping cream is the only cream to use here. A lighter cream will not reduce naturally while it simmers, and will not have as rich a flavor. If you need to use low fat cream, whisk it together with a tablespoon of corn starch before adding to the pan.
Parmesan & Garlic: feel free to add these with your heart.

Storage:

This recipe is best served right after it is prepared, since the fat can separate if cooled and reheated. If you need to reheat it, add a spoonful or two to hot, freshly cooked pasta for best results.

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