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Homemade Alfredo Sauce
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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Creamy, silky, homemade Alfredo sauce! Perfectly smooth, wonderfully creamy, and paired with twirly pasta. This recipe comes together in just 12 minutes and makes pasta night unforgettable.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces pasta of choice (fettuccine or pappardelle recommended)

Equipment

  • saucepan for cooking sauce
  • whisk to ensure smooth sauce
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Start boiling pasta in salted water if serving together.
  2. Remove garlic cloves. Add broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and whisk until slightly thickened.
  3. Slowly whisk in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Adjust with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss with hot pasta until coated or spoon over chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.

Notes

Do not brown the garlic or butter, as it can add bitterness. Use white pepper for a cleaner flavor, though black pepper works fine. For extra flavor, pair with shrimp, chicken, or broccoli.