Alfredo Sauce

Creamy Alfredo sauce made with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese. A rich, smooth sauce for pasta, chicken, vegetables, and more.

This Alfredo sauce is rich, silky, and ready in minutes. Made with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese, it creates a smooth, comforting sauce that clings beautifully to pasta. It also works well with chicken, vegetables, gnocchi, or as a base for baked dishes. For the best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan and keep the heat low so the sauce stays glossy and smooth.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• Pinch of ground nutmeg, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional, for serving

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Bring the mixture to a very gentle simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese a little at a time, whisking until smooth and fully melted.
5. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using.
6. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Remove from the heat and serve immediately over hot pasta, chicken, or vegetables. Finish with chopped parsley if desired.