Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Fast & Easy!)

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This Alfredo Sauce Recipe is so fast and easy! Made from a little bit of butter, minced garlic, cream, parmesan cheese and seasonings, it couldn’t be more simple! Don’t love the heavy cream? I have a slimmed down version for you down below!

Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Alfredo Sauce is one of those things that seem super complicated and fancy, but let me tell you, making homemade Alfredo Sauce could not be more simple! 

Homemade Alfredo Sauce is far superior to the jarred stuff you buy at the store. First, you can pronounce all of the ingredients plus it honestly takes about the same amount of time to heat up! 

If you have an Instant Pot (let’s be honest, if you don’t have one yet, you really should!) make sure to check out my super popular Dump and Start Alfredo Recipe. Homemade sauce just like this only the noodles cook at the same time.. aaaand it only takes 20 minutes start to finish! 

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Can Homemade Alfredo Sauce be made ahead?

I guess technically it could be, but I highly suggest eating the sauce right after it is made. The sauce really thickens up once refrigerated and will need extra liquid to thin it out again. This will dilute the sauce which means it won’t be as flavorful. Also, once cheese is melted and then solidified, it never re-melts quite the same. 

What kind of cheese is used in Alfredo Sauce?

Alfredo Sauce is a white creamy sauce that is flavored with garlic and parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese is used to both thicken the sauce and flavor it. Substituting a different kind of cheese would result in a very different flavored sauce.

It is very important to use shredded parmesan cheese that is found in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. The powdered parmesan cheese in the green can will not work in this recipe. Ideally, shredding your own from a wedge of parmesan cheese is best. It melts a lot smoother than the pre-shredded cheese. The pre-shredded cheese will work in a pinch though. 

How to make this Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

To make this Alfredo Sauce recipe, you will first melt butter in a sauce pan. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add in the heavy cream and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and slowly whisk in the parmesan cheese. At first the parmesan cheese will be stringy, keep stirring over the reduced heat and it will completely melt into the sauce. Then season with salt and pepper! You can add parsley if you’d like, too.

How can I lighten up my Alfredo Sauce?

I would suggest substituting Evaporated Milk for the heavy cream. Evaporated milk has significantly less calories and fat, but still creates a very creamy sauce. 

What should I serve with Alfredo?

Alfredo Sauce is a very versatile sauce. Classically it is eaten with al dente fettuccine noodles. You can also use this as a dipping sauce, on white sauce pizzas, or even use it to make stuffed shells! 

As for sides, I like to serve oven roasted broccoli, garlic bread, and maybe a fruit salad. 

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Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This Alfredo Sauce Recipe is so fast and easy! Made from a little bit of butter, minced garlic, cream, parmesan cheese and seasonings, it couldn't be more simple! Don't love the heavy cream? I have a slimmed down version for you down below!

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Course: Pasta, Sauce, Spreads and Dips

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp minced garlic, dried (can substitute 4 fresh cloves, if desired)
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream (can substitute evaporated milk, if desired)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Melt the butter in a sauce pan. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
• Add the heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
• SLOWLY add in the parmesan cheese, whisking until completely melted. 
• Salt and pepper to taste. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
• Serve over pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

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Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This Alfredo Sauce Recipe is so fast and easy! Made from a little bit of butter, minced garlic, cream, parmesan cheese and seasonings, it couldn’t be more simple! Don’t love the heavy cream? I have a slimmed down version for you down below!

Course Pasta, Sauce, Spreads and Dips

Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp minced garlic, dried (can substitute 4 fresh cloves, if desired)
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream (can substitute evaporated milk, if desired)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a sauce pan. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
2. Add the heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
3. SLOWLY add in the parmesan cheese, whisking until completely melted. 
4. Salt and pepper to taste. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
5. Serve over pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.