Description
A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan, perfect for pasta dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 16 ounces fettuccine or linguine
Alfredo Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and flour; whisk for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk; cook until thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother melting.
- Stir constantly to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Adjust thickness with pasta water or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes