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Description
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce perfect for pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- Sauce thickens as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian