Description
Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with its rich, silky embrace. Parmesan cheese and butter dance together, creating a luxurious sauce you’ll want to drizzle over pasta, vegetables, or anything craving indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
Dairy Base:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully melt unsalted butter in a medium-sized skillet over moderate heat, allowing it to transform into a golden, silky base.
- Introduce minced fresh garlic to the melted butter, gently sautéing for 60-90 seconds until the aromatic spice releases its fragrant essence and turns slightly golden.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, reducing heat to low and allowing the liquid to simmer gently, stirring intermittently to prevent scorching and promote smooth integration.
- Gradually incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella, whisking continuously to create a luxurious, velvety texture without any unwanted cheese clumps.
- Delicately season the developing sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, continuing to stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture reaches a desirable consistency – thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable.
- Remove from heat and let the Alfredo sauce rest momentarily, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before serving generously over your preferred pasta or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese, creating a silkier sauce texture.
- Cold ingredients like cream and cheese might cause lumps, so bring them to room temperature before cooking.
- Gentle heat prevents sauce from breaking or becoming grainy, maintaining a luxurious consistency.
- Whisking continuously helps incorporate cheese evenly and prevents scorching at the bottom of the pan.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days, gently reheating with a splash of cream to restore smoothness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Sauces
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1,380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 132g
- Saturated Fat: 81g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 400mg