Description
This homemade creamy Alfredo sauce is rich and flavorful, made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Ideal for a quick dinner or cozy meal, it’s a delicious choice for pasta lovers. Enjoy creamy comfort with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or pasta water (optional)
- 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 minced garlic. Let it simmer for about a minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and half and half, then whisk until combined and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt slowly while mixing.
- Once the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, whisk in small amounts of hot milk or pasta water until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Toss the sauce with the cooked fettuccine noodles and garnish with freshly chopped parsley as needed.
Notes
Add more parmesan for a richer flavor if desired.
For a spicier kick, include a pinch of red pepper flakes.
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 764
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 906mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 179mg