Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Overhead shot of yellow plate with fettuccine and Alfredo sauce with pot of Alfredo sauce, hunk of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg grinder surrounding plate

The combination of cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese creates a fantastic homemade Alfredo sauce, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg adds the perfect complement to the creamy richness.

Servings per Recipe: 8 servings

Calories per Serving: 311

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

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5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Instructions

Mince 1 clove garlic. Chop ¼ cup butter into pieces.
In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy whipping cream and butter. Heat over medium heat until butter has melted and cream is warmed, but do not boil.
Add 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg. Mix well and cook over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 311cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 409mg