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Easy Creamy Alfredo

Easy Creamy Alfredo

This creamy Alfredo sauce recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Made with butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, it's rich and velvety with simple seasonings.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta cooked al dente

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and stir constantly, simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Toss the cooked fettuccine pasta with the Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately while warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Fresh parsley can add a nice touch of color and freshness.