Description
Creamy, rich, and utterly indulgent, this homemade Alfredo sauce transforms any pasta dish into a gourmet experience. Perfectly paired with fettuccine, this recipe combines the smoothness of heavy cream, the richness of butter, and the savory notes of garlic and Parmesan cheese. Whether you’re impressing guests at a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this Alfredo sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it thicken slightly on low heat.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot with garlic bread on the side for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg