Classically Creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe (4 ingredients!)

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Classically inspired recipe for alfredo sauce that uses four whole ingredients for a naturally thick, satisfying and nutritious complement to any meat or pasta dish.

·published 2019-07-07

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ItalianMain Course

Servings

['6']

Total time

5 min

Calories / serving

346 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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1 cup heavy creamheavy-cream
1/2 cup butter (or 1 stick)butter
1 cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)parmesan
1-2 tsp garlic (finely minced)garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/2 ground pepper (optional)pepper

Instructions (6 steps)

01Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
02Stir in the cream and bring to a boil.
03Turn down the heat to a simmer and mix in the parmesan cheese, garlic, and optional salt and pepper.
04Cook uncovered for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
05Serve immediately.
06Cool and refrigerate leftovers. Sauce lasts for 4-5 days. It will harden in the refrigerator but reliquify quickly when warmed in a pan on the stovetop. I recommend using glass as it retains the flavor better.

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