Creamy, rich Alfredo Sauce is the easiest recipe to make at home in minutes. Parmesan Cheese, cream and butter blend together masterfully with a bright hint of citrus. So simple!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: alfredo sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 686kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
saucepan
Ingredients
1cupsalted butter
2cupsheavy cream
2cupshalf and half
3tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonfresh lemon zest
4cupsfreshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepperto taste
Instructions
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the cream and half and half. Turn the heat to low and heat to a simmer.
Remove from the heat. Whisk in the lemon juice and zest.
Stir in the cheese 1 cup at a time, stirring until smooth.
Stir in the nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Toss with pasta or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Warm in a saucepan over low heat until heated through before tossing with pasta, if making in advance.