Alfredo Sauce

Name: Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

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This Alfredo sauce recipe always turns out rich and creamy! A delicious way to transform plain fettuccine pasta or steamed vegetables.

Recipe by Rebecca Swift

Updated on January 20, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Add cheese and garlic; whisk continuously until heated through. Stir in parsley and serve.

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Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips

I have found that Parmesan cheese doesn't always melt well, and often substitute Gruyère cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

439	Calories
42g	Fat
3g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 439
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g	54%
Saturated Fat 26g	131%
Cholesterol 138mg	46%
Sodium 565mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 6mg	28%
Calcium 381mg	29%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 109mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.