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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.
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5 from 13 votes

Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade Alfredo sauce recipe - Just 5 Ingredients for an easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe. This homemade Alfredo sauce recipe tastes amazing too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italiain
Servings: 6
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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 83mg | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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