This sauce is used in so many of our popular pasta dishes and is a family favorite, especially when paired with our homemade breadsticks.

HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE-

What is Alfredo Sauce? Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian sauce that is sometimes called white sauce. It uses butter, parmesan cheese and heavy whipping cream and is seasoned to taste. The rich and creamy sauce goes great with pasta like Fettucine and protein like Chicken or even Shrimp.

INGREDIENTS-

Alfredo sauce is so simple and uses just a few ingredients, ones you most likely already in your fridge – winner.

Heavy Cream– Heavy whipping cream for a richer flavor.Milk– Helps balance the richness and thickness of the sauce.Butter– Unsalted butter adds a depth of flavor to the sauce.Garlic– Enhances the bland taste, don’t skip the fresh garlic. You can use salted butter but then use less salt for seasoning.Flour– Acts as a thickening agent.Parmesan cheese– You can use store-bought grated cheese or grate fresh cheese with great results.Salt and pepper– Season the sauce to taste.

HOW TO MAKE homemade ALFREDO SAUCE-

Making homemade alfredo sauce from scratch is so quick and easy to make, let’s get started.

In a large skillet or medium saucepan, over low/med heat, add the butter and minced garlic. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant.In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and flour.Stir in the milk and heavy whipping cream/flour into the butter and garlic.Add the parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.Cook the sauce, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.

SERVE WITH-

Whenever you think of Alfredo sauce, the first thing that comes to mind is pasta and you are right. However, don’t limit the creamy sauce just to the pasta, enjoy Alfredo in so many variations:

Shrimp AlfredoChicken Alfredo Flatbread PizzaClassic Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenStuffed Pasta ShellsCrockpot Chicken Alfredo

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

Once you try this homemade version of the Classic Alfredo Sauce, it will be on repeat in your home!

Keep Refrigerated- The sauce will stay fresh in a jar sealed for 4-5 days.

Reheat– Reheat over low heat until hot. You may need to add more milk if the sauce is too thick.Freezing– We don’t recommend freezing the Alfredo Sauce.

More Popular Sauces to Try-

Basil Pesto SauceChic Fil A SauceHoney Mustard SauceTeriyaki SauceGarlic Butter Sauce