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Alfredo Sauce

Indulgent Homemade Alfredo Sauce for Creamy Comfort

This creamy homemade Alfredo sauce brings a touch of Italian comfort to your weeknight meals, enhancing pasta dishes with its rich flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used if needed.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream No direct substitutions for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg Ground nutmeg can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Parmesan Reggiano can be used for a more robust flavor.
  • 1 cups Freshly Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Skip if unavailable or substitute with more Parmesan.
  • Salt To taste; sea salt is recommended.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste.
  • 12 ounces Fettuccine Pasta Can substitute with penne or another favorite noodle.
  • 1 cloves Minced Garlic Optional; leave out if you prefer less garlic flavor.
  • Fresh Parsley Optional; for garnish.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Alfredo Sauce
  1. Begin by melting ½ cup of unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring gently until melted.
  2. If using minced garlic, add it to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of heavy cream, increasing the heat slightly to warm through without boiling.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and let the cream simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup each of freshly grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese until smooth.
  6. Season the sauce with a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring well.
  7. Keep the sauce warm on low heat while cooking the pasta.
  8. Cook 12 ounces of fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  9. Immediately toss the drained pasta with the Alfredo sauce, adjusting the consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
  10. Serve the sauce over fettuccine, garnishing with additional cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients will greatly enhance the flavor. Avoid boiling the cream to prevent separation. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.

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