Alfredo Sauce (without cream cheese)
Learn how to make creamy Alfredo sauce without using cream cheese, more delicious and creamy than store bought jarred sauce. A rich homemade alfredo sauce that is great on pasta, as a pizza sauce, or on top of chicken.
Servings: 4
Calories: 615kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté the garlic and butter together for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Be sure not to overcook the garlic for it may cause the garlic to burn.
- Over medium-low heat, pour in the heavy cream a bit at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer, but not a boil. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the Alfredo sauce over cooked pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Store homemade alfredo sauce in an airtight container, jar or covered well with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 0.2mg