Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Homemade Garlic Alfredo Sauce, perfect for your Christmas holiday table. This sauce is made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated parmesan cheese, resulting in a decadent and flavorful addition to your festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter, (salted)
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour Cream: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Cheese: Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season: Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Serve: Use immediately over pasta or store for later use.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer to reduce the cream.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg