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Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce is rich, creamy, and packed with garlic parmesan flavor! This Alfredo Sauce is easy to make and perfect with your favorite pasta!

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Creamy garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce in a skillet with pasta
Prep
⏱️ 5m
Cook
🍳 5m
Total
⏰ 10m
Servings
2

Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce takes 10 min (5 min prep, 5 min cooking) and serves 2.

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Add the butter and heavy whipping cream to a large skillet over medium-low heat

2

Simmer the butter and cream mixture, stirring occasionally

3

Whisk in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly

4

Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and the sauce is smooth

5

Serve the Alfredo sauce immediately over pasta or as desired

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Enjoy your best homemade alfredo sauce — and don't forget to share.

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  • Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
  • Heat Butter CreamKeep heat low to prevent separation
  • Simmer MixtureGentle bubbles show perfect temperature
  • Watch out · Add SeasoningsConstant stirring prevents burning garlic
  • Melt ParmesanAdd cheese slowly to prevent clumping
  • Watch out · Serve ImmediatelyServe hot for best texture
  • Enjoy!Perfect creamy Italian comfort food

Swaps, storing and making ahead

Good to know

Swaps

  • No fresh Parmesan on hand? Pre-grated can work, though it may not melt as smoothly as freshly grated.
  • Out of Italian seasoning? Use a pinch each of dried basil and oregano instead.

Storing it

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat over low heat, stirring often, until hot; it can separate if overheated.

Making it ahead

You can mince the garlic and grate the Parmesan up to a day ahead and keep them refrigerated until ready to cook.

Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.

The story behind itWhere Alfredo Sauce Comes From and What to Serve With ItAlfredo sauce started in Rome as little more than butter and Parmesan tossed with fettuccine. Here is where it came from, how it changed in America, and how to build a meal around it.

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