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Homemade Garlic Parmesan Alfredo Sauce

From the kitchen of Rachel White

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From the kitchen of Rachel White

Homemade Garlic Parmesan Alfredo Sauce

  • Makesabout 2½ cups
  • Replacesa 15 oz jar

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Serve with

Fettuccine · or Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili (see Soups)

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  3. Lower the heat and whisk in the Parmesan a handful at a time until smooth.
  4. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. The sauce thickens as it cools; thin it with a splash of milk or pasta water.

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