Description
Indulge in this homemade Olive Garden-style Alfredo sauce that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it perfect for any pasta night!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously; allow it to thicken slightly.
- Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired. Stir until smooth.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add cooked chicken or steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Freshly grated Parmesan yields the best results—avoid pre-grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg