Description
This Creamy Alfredo Sauce is the epitome of comfort food. With rich flavors and simple prep, it combines butter, cream, and parmesan for a delightful quick dinner or indulgent meal.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- up to 1/4 cup hot milk (optional) or pasta water
- 1 pkg fettuccine noodles – cooked to package directions
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the minced garlic. Let simmer for just a minute.
- Add in the cream and half and half and whisk until it’s all incorporated and bring back to gently simmering.
- Whisk in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and let slowly melt while stirring.
- Once the cheese is completely melted, whisk in small amounts of the hot milk or pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Toss the sauce with the cooked fettuccine noodles and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, add less milk or pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Always use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 110mg