Description
Looking for a better than Olive Garden Alfredo sauce? This creamy, rich sauce will elevate your pasta dishes, whether you’re making chicken parmesan with Alfredo sauce or rigatoni. It’s easy to make, and the flavor will wow your taste buds. Perfect for any pasta lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat, and pour the sauce over your cooked pasta or use it in your favorite pasta dish.
Notes
Storage/Reheating: To store your homemade Alfredo sauce, let it cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm it gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk or cream if necessary to restore its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kca
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg