4-Ingredient Alfredo Sauce (Creamy version)
This easy-to-make, creamy Alfredo sauce requires only 4 ingredients and comes together quickly. It’s the perfect addition to your favorite pasta dishes for a rich and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 & 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, whisking it into the butter until fully combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue mixing until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and add black pepper if needed. Serve immediately on top of pasta. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a little more cream or milk.
- Feel free to add extra seasonings, like garlic powder, or even a pinch of nutmeg for added depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 245mg
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg