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.
Servings per Recipe: 8 servings
Calories per Serving: 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 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Mince 1 clove garlic. Chop ¼ cup butter into pieces.
- In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy whipping cream and butter. Heat over medium heat until butter has melted and cream is warmed, but do not boil.
- Add 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg. Mix well and cook over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 311cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 409mg
