Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This rich and creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe uses five simple ingredients and is ready in less than 15 minutes. It’s easy to make and perfect with your favorite pasta or vegetables. It’s hands-down the best Alfredo sauce you’ll ever make!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoonbutter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 clovegarlic (minced, optional)
- 1 tablespoonflour (optional, see notes)
- ¼ teaspoonsalt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper (plus more to taste)
- 2 cupsheavy whipping cream
- 1 cupparmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium to medium-low heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant. Note: If you prefer your Alfredo sauce without garlic, omit it.
- 2
Add the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Whisk continuously until a thick, golden-colored paste forms (called a "roux"). Reduce the heat if necessary to prevent the roux from burning.
- 4
Slowly add the heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent any clumps from forming. Continue to cook for approximately 4-5 minutes, whisking the entire time. Reduce heat if necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
- 5
Stir in the parmesan cheese then remove from heat.
- 6
Continue to whisk off-heat for an additional minute or until thickened. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve with cooked fettuccine, penne, or other favorite pasta and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.