Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Homemade alfredo sauce being poured into a glass mason jar.

Rich Homemade Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, delicious way to elevate your pasta and throw together a dinner the whole family will enjoy! Made with simple, real ingredients like heavy cream, butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese for the ultimate in flavor and comfort, this Italian classic never fails to please.

5 from 12 votes

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Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Course: Pantry Staple

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 471kcal

Ingredients

6 Tablespoons salted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

In a clean skillet or the same pan used for the chicken, melt the butter for the alfredo sauce.
Once the butter has melted and starts to bubble just a bit, add the garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring. Season with the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let this cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the cream is just starting to bubble around the edges, but do not let the cream come to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium low, then sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese over the sauce, stirring while adding until the cheese is melted in. If the sauce isn't thick enough, let it sit for 2-3 minutes off the heat to thicken slightly.
Remove from the heat and toss with fettucine, tortellini, or other pasta and serve.

Notes

Optional: You can add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to the sauce for additional flavor, if desired. Or try adding the juice from ½ to 1 full lemon or a little lemon zest for a lemon alfredo sauce.

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