Description
A rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pasta, roasted veggies, or chicken. Makes 4 servings in 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
12 ounces cooked fettuccine (optional)
Instructions
Mince garlic and grate Parmesan cheese
Bring salted water to a boil for pasta (optional)
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat
Cook garlic for 30-45 seconds
Add heavy cream, stir until warm with bubbles
Add Parmesan in batches, stirring until smooth
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using)
Toss with cooked pasta or serve over dishes
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Add cooked vegetables or proteins as serving options
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg