Homemade Creamy Alfredo Sauce (Better Than Restaurant)
This silky, restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce comes together in minutes using just 3 main ingredients. Skip the jarred sauce and create pasta magic at home!
Servings 4
Calories 1553kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pasta
- 3/4 pound butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and ground white pepper optional
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter and heavy cream in a medium saucepan. Stir constantly to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Add 1 cup of the Parmesan and cook over low to medium heat until the cheese melts, stirring constantly.
- When the pasta is done, drain it and place it into a bowl.
- Add the Alfredo sauce to the pasta.
- Stir or toss to combine the sauce and pasta.
- If you like, you can season it with salt and white pepper.
- Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese when serving.
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Recipe Tips
Mixing the sauce directly with the pasta rather than serving it on top is the traditional Italian method. This technique ensures every bite has the perfect amount of sauce. For best results, slightly undercook your pasta by 1 minute, then finish cooking it in the sauce to allow the flavors to meld completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 1553kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 118g | Saturated Fat: 73g | Cholesterol: 349mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3870IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 657mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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