Description
Creamy and satisfying, this Alfredo sauce recipe without heavy cream offers a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. With rich flavors from garlic and Parmesan cheese, this sauce clings beautifully to your pasta, transforming a simple meal into a cozy dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners, you can whip it up in no time while impressing your family or guests with its indulgent taste.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat without browning it.
- Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in whole milk, ensuring no lumps form.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg