So Easy You Have To Try It Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: So Easy You Have To Try It Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 2 cups heavy cream; Garlic Powder; pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Conquer Olive Garden's Alfredo sauce with this copycat recipe! This incredibly smooth and creamy sauce is unbelievably easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes. Enjoy it simply over pasta, or elevate it to a primavera with your favorite veggies. Imagine succulent shrimp and sauteed mushrooms with prosciutto, or sun-dried tomatoes and chicken – the possibilities are endless! This recipe gets the quantity just right every time.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 1283.7 kcal

Protein 20g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

So Easy You Have To Try It Alfredo Sauce

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for So Easy You Have To Try It Alfredo Sauce

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups heavy cream
Garlic Powder
pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make So Easy You Have To Try It Alfredo Sauce

Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Slowly whisk in 2 cups of heavy cream, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg for an extra layer of flavor (optional).
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, or add your favorite protein and vegetables for a complete meal.