The best alfredo sauce is thick, rich, and creamy, and only has 4 ingredients! Its perfect with so many of your favorite dishes!
Homemade alfredo sauce is one of my favorites, its easy to make and comes together in only a few minutes, so its ready for you to eat it with any of your favorite pasta or pizza dishes! My husband and I often crave this dish and whenever we have alfredo sauce somewhere else it just isn’t as good.
This thick and creamy alfredo sauce recipe is rich, and delicious. Its made with only 4 ingredients. All you need to make this alfredo sauce is:
- butter
- heavy whipping cream
- parmesan cheese
- parsley (if you want)
What could be better than lots of butter, cream and parmesan cheese?
I love having alfredo sauce instead of marinara sauce on my pasta, and especially if I have this amazing homemade alfredo sauce. Its everything you could want in an alfredo sauce and more!
I’ve gone to many restaurants and ordered pasta with alfredo sauce on top and I’m almost always disappointed when I compare it to the deliciousness of this easy homemade alfredo sauce. Its easy enough to make that I never regret spending the time and there are so many dishes I love using it on!
Looking for more recipes using this easy alfredo sauce recipe?
- Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
- Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
- Alfredo Lasagna Roll Ups
- For dipping with french bread or garlic bread
- Served over cooked vegetables
Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick butter)
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 TBS parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil stirring often.
- Lower the heat to medium low, keep sauce simmering, and cook for about 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Stir sauce very often to prevent the bottom from burning.
- Enjoy over pasta, on pizza or as a dip for bread.
Enjoy this flavorful and delicious alfredo sauce!
Kris says
For the parmesan is it shredded, grated, or? Does it even matter?
Aimee says
I’ve used both shredded and grated, so whichever you have on hand 😉
Kriti says
Hi! Thanks for posting this recipe. Just one question– for how long can i store this sauce for future use?
Aimee Berrett says
Hi, the sauce never reheats as good as it is the first time, but I’ve had it in my fridge for a few days and its usually still good. I’ve never tried freezing it to save for longer since it is best eaten fresh it’s not a recipe I would plan on making for a freezer meal, only perhaps saving if you happen to have leftovers.
bert says
What kind of cream?
Aimee Berrett says
I’m so sorry. I didnt realize I didnt say. I will correct the recipe, its heavy whipping cream!
Emma Roey says
Thanks for posting! Made this tonight with a little Italian seasoning and a hint of nutmeg. It was great, and SO easy! Definitely a keeper.
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Your weekend sounded like so much fun! And oh my, I am a sucker fro creamy alfredo sauce! This looks beyond delicious, Aimee!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Oh man, I am SO hungry right now. And all I want is a great big plate of pasta!