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September 16, 2021

Homemade Alfredo Sauce (Easy)

Published September 16, 2021 | Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

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Making your own Alfredo sauce is easy and requires less than 10 minutes! Use this method as the base for a huge variety of pasta recipes. 

If you are after a lighter version, take a look at our Creamy Pasta Sauce Recipe. 

fettuccine alfredo in a bowl sprinkled with fresh parsley

I still remember the days when I used to buy jarred Alfredo sauce thinking I could use shortcuts in the kitchen to get dinner on the table quicker. 

Little did I know that homemade sauce takes almost as long to make from scratch as it is to heat up the store bought variety. All you need is 10 minutes! And good quality ingredients. 

creamy cheese sauce in a pan

Three Ingredients

People put all sorts of things in their Alfredo sauce and it is their personal choice. I however believe that only 3 ingredients are truly needed for an amazing tasting cream sauce for your fettuccine.

Butter, heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Okay, 4 if you like to add a whisper of freshly grated nutmeg. 

This of course, is the classic recipe. So if you are looking for an alternative way of making the sauce, take a look at this dairy free Vegan Alfredo Sauce from The Veg Connection. 

Alfredo sauce process images

Recipe Tips and Notes

  • I am sure you noticed I use “freshly grated” quite often but I truly believe that fresh ingredients are where the flavour is at. 
  • If you use fresh Parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated you will need less of it to get the flavour. 
  • Grating your own Parmesan also improves the texture of the sauce. Pre-grated cheeses are packed with anti-caking ingredient mixed in to prevent the cheese clumping up. They are no doubt convenient but sauces made with pre-grated cheeses tend to be less smooth because of it. 
  • Use heavy cream with at least 35% fat content for the right consistency. Using lower fat cream such as half and half or light cream will result in a thinner sauce. 
  • Finally, my main tip would be to combine all ingredients at very low heat while stirring the sauce. This will allow the cheese to melt and incorporate slowly into the cream while creating a silky smooth sauce. 
  • At the very end, grate the nutmeg over the sauce on a very fine grater. Just a few gratings will infuse the sauce with the most beautiful aroma without overpowering it. If you use pre-grated nutmeg, add a tiny pinch. 

top down view of Fettuccine Alfredo

Serving Suggestions

The most famous and favourite pairing for this luscious sauce is fettuccine pasta. Of course, you can use any pasta you like or have on hand. 

Since the cream sauce is quite rich I recommend to keep the rest of the dishes lighter. Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan or Roasted Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chillies will be excellent side dishes. Both are inspired by Italian flavours, so they will pair well with your pasta course. 

Favourite Pasta Recipes with Cream Sauces:

  • Tortelloni with Creamy Tomato Sauce and Spinach
  • Creamy Tagliatelle with Bacon, Portobello Mushrooms and Truffle Oil
  • Chicken and Bacon Pasta
  • Creamy Salmon Pasta with Mixed Greens
top down view of Fettuccine Alfredo

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Making your own Alfredo sauce is easy and requires less than 10 minutes!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American Italian
Servings 6
Calories 417 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 500ml/2 cups double/heavy whipping cream
  • 120g/1 ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan or a deep pan, melt the butter over low heat, then add the heavy cream and warm it over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the grated Parmesan cheese and continue heating the cream over low heat while stirring with a wooden spoon or a whisk until the cheese has melted and fully incorporated into it. Do not allow the sauce to come to a boil. It should only simmer very lightly. Finish it off with a few gratings of nutmeg, taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1556IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 293mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Alfredo sauce
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Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.
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  1. Matt Taylor says

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    5 stars
    Butter, cream, and cheese are music to my taste buds haha. Such a great Alfredo recipe. Growing up I didn’t like white sauces much, I preferred red, but as I get older I am starting to like these more and more. Especially this recipe, so good!

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    • Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says

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      I feel the same, Matt. I fell in love with creamy sauce as I got older.

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  2. Toni says

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    5 stars
    This is seriously amazing! Perfect for weeknights!

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    • Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says

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      Thank you, Toni!

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  3. Jessica Rugerio says

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    5 stars
    My favorite comfort food! Everyone loves this!

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    • Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says

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      Thanks so much, Jessica!

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