Description
Silky smooth 4-ingredient alfredo sauce elevates pasta nights with Italian culinary magic. Parmesan, butter, cream, and garlic blend into a luxurious sauce that transports diners straight to comfort and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Flavor and Texture Base:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature, gently melt butter until it transforms into a smooth liquid, releasing a delicate aroma.
- Introduce minced garlic into the melted butter, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds until the garlic becomes translucent and releases its aromatic essence.
- Gradually stream heavy cream into the butter-garlic mixture, whisking vigorously to create a harmonious blend, allowing the liquid to reach a gentle simmering point.
- Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the simmering cream, stirring consistently until the sauce achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Evaluate the sauce’s flavor profile, seasoning with freshly cracked black pepper to enhance its richness and depth.
- Transfer the silky Alfredo sauce immediately onto your preferred pasta, creating a luscious coating that promises a decadent culinary experience.
- Optional: Embellish the dish with a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley and an additional dusting of Parmesan cheese for an elevated presentation.
Notes
- Cheese selection matters hugely for authentic flavor, so opt for freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano instead of pre-packaged alternatives.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream and cheese ratios, allowing slower simmering for richer, more concentrated consistency.
- Prevent sauce separation by maintaining gentle heat and continuous whisking during cheese incorporation.
- Transform into a lighter version by substituting half-and-half for heavy cream and using reduced-fat Parmesan cheese for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg