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.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Fresh Parsley Garnish
- Red Pepper Flakes Garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1/4 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 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/4 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1167IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 0.3mg
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