Description
This Creamy Alfredo Sauce is perfectly rich and flavorful, made with just a few simple ingredients. Ideal for busy weeknights or a comforting family dinner, this easy recipe features heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a delightful pasta experience.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- up to 1/4 cup hot milk (optional) or pasta water
- 1 pkg fettuccine noodles – cooked to package directions
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, then add the minced garlic and let it simmer for about a minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and half and half, whisking until fully blended, and allow it to gently simmer once more.
- Incorporate the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the mixture by whisking it in.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it completely melts into the sauce without becoming stringy.
- Adjust the texture of the sauce by whisking in small amounts of hot milk or pasta water until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Combine the Alfredo sauce with the cooked fettuccine noodles and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use more Parmesan cheese.
Make sure to stir continuously to avoid lumps in the cheese while melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 136mg