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This Homemade Alfredo Sauce is so simple, so creamy, and so delicious. You only need four ingredients and ten minutes to make the perfect cheesy sauce that is way better than anything from a jar.
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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

This Homemade Alfredo Sauce is so simple, so creamy, and so delicious. You only need four ingredients and ten minutes to make the perfect cheesy sauce that is way better than anything from a jar.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Alfredo sauce, easy Alfredo sauce
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 229kcal
Author Emily Bruno

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • fresh black pepper
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Add the minced garlic and ¼ cup of the butter to a medium saucepan over low heat.  Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.  Do not let the garlic or butter burn.
  • Add the remaining ¼ cup of butter, cream, and salt to the pan.  Continue cooking, stirring often, over low heat for 10 minutes.  
  • Pour the the sauce, grated Parmesan, and pasta water over cooked noodles.  Mix well.
  • Add pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

I serve this sauce with a pound of pasta (usually penne noodles).