Easy Alfredo Sauce recipe

tongs grabbing pasta out of pan of easy alfredo sauce.

Course: Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

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.

Print Recipe

US Customary - Metric

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the butter.
When the butter is melted, add minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in cream and bring to a low simmer. Cook for 10-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened slightly (the longer it cooks, the more it will reduce).
Stir in parmesan and fresh parsley (as much 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.

Nutrition