Description
A rich, creamy, and cheesy homemade Alfredo sauce inspired by the classic restaurant version. Perfect for pasta, dipping breadsticks, or pairing with your favorite vegetables and proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 ½ Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup pecorino romano cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Step: In a medium-sized skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Step: Add the minced garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step: Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and whisk until the mixture is well combined.
- Step: Gradually add the heavy cream, milk, and black pepper, whisking continuously until smooth.
- Step: Turn to low heat, add the parmesan and pecorino romano cheeses, and stir until the cheese is fully melted and combined into a smooth sauce.
Notes
For the best texture, always grate your cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded varieties, which contain anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Keep the heat on low when adding cheese to prevent the sauce from separating or becoming grainy.
- Prep Time: PT5M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 461 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 148 mg