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Classic Alfredo Sauce
Classic Alfredo Sauce is a family favorite that is easy to prepare even on the busiest of nights and sure to put smiles on everyone's face!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Parmesan, recipe, cheese, cream, sauce, keto
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
339
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Equipment
Saucepan
Whisk
Box Grater
Garlic Press
Ingredients
½
cup
unsalted butter
1 stick
1
cup
heavy whipping cream
1
clove
garlic
pressed or finely minced
1
cup
grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 1/4 ounces
½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
more or less to taste
Instructions
Heat the butter and cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until melted.
Whisk in the garlic and grated Parmesan cheese.
Cook and stir until the cheese is completely melted. Do not bring to a boil, just a simmer. Season with ground pepper to taste.
Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.
Notes
Heavy cream is best for a thick, velvety sauce. Whole milk would be my second choice. Use nut milk at your own peril, it will separate.
Parmigiano-Reggiano is my preferred cheese. Asiago or a combination of Asiago and Romano are also delicious options.
Do not use pre-shredded cheese or the stuff in a green can, the flavor and texture will suffer.
Nutrition
Calories:
339
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
34
g
|
Saturated Fat:
22
g
|
Cholesterol:
106
mg
|
Sodium:
284
mg
|
Potassium:
45
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
1186
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
228
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg