Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for tossing with fettuccine or other pasta of your choice!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 6 ounces fettuccine
Alfredo Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Garnish:
- fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for a minute. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk until smooth.
- Simmer the sauce until it thickens, then stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- This Alfredo sauce is best served immediately for the creamiest texture.
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables to the pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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