Ina Garten Alfredo Sauce Recipe
The Ina Garten Alfredo Sauce Recipe is rich, creamy and full of comfort. It is smooth and easy to make at home. This sauce turns simple pasta into a special meal.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter – ½ cup
- Heavy cream – 1½ cups
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated – 1½ cups
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg – a small pinch
- Fresh parsley chopped – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add butter. Let it melt slowly. Do not brown it. Stir gently for smooth texture.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic to melted butter. Cook for one minute. Stir constantly. Garlic should smell fragrant but not turn brown.
Pour in Cream
- Slowly pour heavy cream into the pan. Stir gently. Let it warm for three to four minutes. Do not let it boil.
Season the Cream
- Add salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Stir well. These spices balance the rich cream flavor nicely.
Simmer Gently
- Lower heat slightly. Let sauce simmer for five minutes. Stir often. Sauce will thicken slowly and evenly.
Add Parmesan Cheese
- Add grated Parmesan cheese in small amounts. Stir after each addition. Cheese should melt smoothly into the sauce.
Adjust Thickness
- If sauce feels too thick, add a splash of cream. If thin, simmer one more minute while stirring gently.
Finish with Herbs
- Turn off heat. Add chopped parsley. Stir once. Sauce is now ready to serve over pasta or vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan, not pre-shredded cheese.
- Keep heat medium to low to avoid separation.
- Stir often for smooth texture.
- Add cheese slowly for better melting.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.