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Easy Dinner Recipes: Homemade Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Make rich, velvety Alfredo Sauce in minutes! Perfect for pasta nights and loaded with flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: creamy pasta recipes, easy dinner recipes, easy recipes for dinner, homemade alfredo sauce, pasta recipes easy quick dinner, quick and easy dinner recipes, simple pasta dishes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan until smooth.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
  7. Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture. Avoid pre-shredded cheese, as it doesn’t melt well.