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    Home / Recipes / Main Dishes / Pasta Recipes

    Homemade Alfredo Sauce

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    Homemade Alfredo sauce over fettuccine

    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. Calories and fat could be reduced by using milk and/or half-and-half along with some cornstarch to thicken the sauce instead of using cream.

    Yellow plate with fettuccine and Alfredo sauce with pot of Alfredo sauce, hunk of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg grinder in background

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    Homemade Alfredo Sauce

    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.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian, Vegetarian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 311

    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 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg, affiliate link
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    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan, combine cream and butter. Heat over medium heat until butter has melted and cream is warmed, but do not boil.
    • Add Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well and cook over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Serve with pasta.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 311 calCarbohydrates: 2 gProtein: 6 gFat: 31 gSodium: 409 mg
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    Posted by Mary Ann on April 16, 2019; Updated on April 17, 2019Filed Under: Pasta Recipes, Vegetarian (or Vegetarian Option) Recipes

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    1. Melissa London

      March 04, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      This has become my go to alfredo recipe....I add grilled chicken, spinach, and artichoke hearts to give it layers of flavor..
      Super easy and very very tasty...picky eaters approve!

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      • Mary Ann

        March 04, 2021 at 6:00 pm

        Thank you - I'm so glad your picky eaters approve!

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