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Alfredo Sauce

Whip up this easy and creamy Alfredo sauce made with Parmesan, garlic, and heavy cream. Perfect for pasta or veggies!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Alfredo sauce, Alfredo with heavy cream, classic Alfredo, creamy pasta sauce, homemade Alfredo, Parmesan sauce, pasta sauce recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup flour

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt ½ cup butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Gradually whisk in ½ cup flour, stirring constantly to form a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
  • Slowly whisk in 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of half and half until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Continue stirring over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon white pepper to season the sauce.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and gradually stir in 1 ½ cups of grated Parmesan until it melts completely into the sauce.
  • Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, it's ready to pour over your favorite pasta!