4-Ingredient Alfredo Sauce (Creamy Version)
This rich and creamy 4-ingredient alfredo sauce is quick and easy to make! Perfect for pasta nights, it only takes 15 minutes to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the heavy cream to the pan. Whisk the cream into the butter until fully combined and the mixture begins to simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue mixing until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste and add black pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer a bit longer.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
This recipe is perfect for pasta, but can also be used as a topping for veggies or chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 105mg