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Alfredo Sauce

A creamy and simple Alfredo sauce recipe that is quick to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta ingredients
  • 12 oz Fettuccine You can substitute with spaghetti or linguine.
Sauce ingredients
  • 4 tbsp Butter Salted or unsalted, adjust salt accordingly.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream This will provide the rich texture.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced Optional but recommended for flavor.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Use freshly grated for best melting.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Keep it simple, adjust to taste.
  • as needed Pasta water Reserve some pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the fettuccine in well salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but do not let it brown.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and warm it gently for a few minutes without boiling.
  5. Turn down the heat to low and whisk in the Parmesan cheese gradually until it melts smoothly.
  6. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.

Notes

Tips to ensure a smooth Alfredo: Grate your own Parmesan cheese, keep the cream warm but do not boil, and add cheese slowly to help it melt evenly. Use a large skillet for better tossing.