Alfredo Sauce
Looking for a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce recipe that's cheesy, garlicky, quick and easy? You've found it! One pot and 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted (a standard size stick)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cups heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream)
- 1 cup milk (whole milk is preferred)
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 cup romano cheese (freshly grated)
- fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt 8 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about one minute or until the garlic begins to sizzle and turns light golden brown.
- Create a roux for the sauce by sprinkling flour into the melted butter and whisking it together until well combined. Stir and cook for about a minute.
- Slowly add the heavy cream and milk, continuously whisking and combining as you pour.
- Bring the alfredo sauce to a low simmer over medium heat, then add the cheese ½ a cup at a time, slowly whisking and melting it down until you have added it all.
- Salt and pepper the Alfredo sauce to taste. Add fresh parsley if desired.
- Add to pasta, drizzle over vegetables or use as a delicious dipping sauce.
Notes
Storage - You can save the leftover Alfredo sauce for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 493mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1446IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 373mgIron: 0.4mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.