Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
Alfredo sauce is made with just a few ingredients creating a smooth delicious sauce that is perfect to toss with pasta, drizzle over vegetables or use as a dipping sauce.
Servings 6
Calories 307kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Butter
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Fresh Parsley Garnish
- Red Pepper Flakes Garnish
Instructions
- Melt ¼ cup butter with 1 clove minced garlic. Garlic should be fragrant, but keep the heat low to keep from burning it.
- Next, add 2 cup heavy cream. Simmer mixture for 3- 5 minutes until the liquid begins to thicken. Dot not boil liquid.
- Add ½ tsp pepper and ¼ tsp salt.
- Sprinkle in 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Toss hot pasta in the sauce and service immediately.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh parsley.
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Notes
Dot not overheat sauce.
If serving this sauce with pasta, use 1 lb of pasta.
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Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1167IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.3mg