Alfredo Sauce Recipe

A white bowl of spaghetti topped with Easy Alfredo Sauce and parsley sits on a white surface, surrounded by a fork, salt and pepper shakers, grated cheese, and a striped napkin.

5 from 16 votes

Skip the jar and make this rich, creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe at home with just 5 simple ingredients. Ready in only 15 minutes, it's an affordable family favorite that's perfect for pasta, chicken, shrimp, and more.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $7.93 Recipe, $1.32 per Serving

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup half and half
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
pinch freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup half and half until fully combined with the melted butter.
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, stirring almost constantly. Do not allow the sauce to boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Gradually add 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, one handful at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition until the cheese is completely melted into the sauce.
Stir in a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

This homemade Alfredo sauce recipe tastes amazing! With just 5 Ingredients it makes for the easiest Alfredo Sauce Recipe.

Keep the heat low once the cream and cheese are added — this is the single most important step for a smooth, non-grainy sauce. If the sauce turns grainy anyway, whisking in a splash of warm milk or cream over low heat can help bring it back together.

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