Finally. An Easy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe to create pasta perfection! It’s rich, creamy, and infused with an outrageous kick of garlic!
This comfort food classic is a true culinary delight. Serve it with some Easy Garlic Butter Bread, and you’ve got the perfect match!
Easy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Without a doubt, this easy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe will have you making your own fresh, handcrafted Alfredo in no time!
Marsia writes: "I will never go back to jar Alfredo sauce!! This recipe was a hit with my family! My daughter said it was chef's kiss! So flavorful, and simple to make!"
And talk about dreamy! This easy Garlic Alfredo Sauce is over the top delicious. In a buttery creamy Alfredo perfection sort of way!
This cozy sauce is truly the beginning of a dreamy Italian dinner come true.
Once it’s all hot and ready, it’s time for a party.
A pasta party.
In your mouth!
No kidding, once you know how easy it is to make your own, you’ll be passing right by those jars at the grocery store!
So if you’ve ever wondered if you might be missing something by having your Alfredo Sauce out of a jar, you don’t need to wonder any longer.
You most certainly have!!
And if you’re doing keto, it’s a great low carb keto alfredo sauce to add to your dinner menu this week. Pour it over chicken to create a decadent masterpiece!
This is seriously the best Alfredo sauce recipe I’ve ever had. Yes, even better than Olive Garden.
And let me tell you… it will bring a whole new delightful meaning to Christmas Fettuccine.
Talk about the ultimate indulgence!
Plus, you won’t believe how simple it is to make! Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes… and you’re done!
So are you ready to make some authentic Alfredo sauce?
Just make sure you have these key ingredients…
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What Seasonings are Good in Alfredo?
When it comes to seasonings, garlic and salt are a must.
Garlic will give that traditional Italian flavor we all live, while the salt will enhance and bring out all of the flavors in the sauce.
If you like pepper, go ahead and add a pinch of black pepper in when you’re making the sauce, too!
Homemade Garlic Alfredo Sauce Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Garlic Alfredo Sauce!
Check your refrigerator and pantry… then add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand.
- Butter
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
That’s it. You’ll just need 5 simple ingredients.
Who knew making your own homemade Alfredo sauce could be so easy?!?
How Do You Make Garlic Alfredo From Scratch?
Well, it’s actually so easy to make your own homemade Alfredo sauce!
Here’s what you’ll do.
1. Start by melting your butter in saucepan.
2. Then slowly stir in the seasonings and cream.
3. Next, you’ll add your parmesan cheese, and stir again until the cheese has completely dissolved into the sauce.
4. The only then left to do is to serve it up, enjoy & DEVOUR!
How EASY is that?!?
Your glorious sauce will be done and ready to smother over your pasta or chicken in just 15 minutes!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What to Serve With This Easy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe
I’ve got some bread recipes that will pair so wonderfully with this Alfredo Sauce.
Homemade Alfredo Sauce and Yummy Bread… Yes Please!
- Crusty Artisan Bread
- Rosemary Dutch Oven Bread
- Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe (Classic, Rustic Dutch Oven Bread)
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Alfredo Sauce Variations
Want to change the flavor up? Go for it!
Here are a few of my favorite Alfredo Sauce flavor variations…
Basil Pesto Alfredo Sauce: Mix in about 3 tablespoons Pesto Sauce to every 1 cup of Alfredo Sauce, just before serving. You can use a little more or less, based on your preferences.
Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce: Use the recipe below, but increase Heavy Whipping Cream to 1 1/2 cups. After parmesan cheese has melted into sauce, add 1 cup of Pure Pumpkin Puree and allow to heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Here’s What your frugal friends are saying about the Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce:
Anne writes: “Fabulous with bacon sprinkles”
Erin writes: “If you like heat, a little red pepper flakes are delicious in this!”
Angie writes: “Easy, simple and so delicious with pumpkin!”
Alex writes: “Pumpkin in pasta is one of my favorites, and this is so creamy and delicious!”
Natalia writes: “So easy, but sooo yum!”
Alfredo Sauce Recipe Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this classic Alfredo Sauce Recipe…
Kimberly writes: “Now I’m not allowed to buy canned sauce after making this.”
Mercedes writes: “This recipe is great! The sauce was very flavorful and my family loves it!”
Melissa writes: “I couldn’t believe how good it tasted for how simple the recipe was.”
Kim writes: “Loved it. Very simple and quick to make.”
Brandy writes: “This is a great recipe! I quadrupled the recipe for a big batch and the ingredients held up well. It was really amazing and I will be making this again!”
Dorothy writes: “Turns out great! I add some parsley just for color”
Tino writes: “I just made your Alfredo recipe. It is amazing!!! I’ll never use anything else! Thank you”
Kathy writes: “This is always a favorite in our house!”
Tim writes: “I made this to the recipe and it was delicious. The sauce was thick and stuck great to the noodles!!”
Kristyn writes: “This was super simple!! Added penne pasta, shrimp and chicken.”
Jessica writes: “This is easy to make and tastes great . My whole family loves it!”
Rilee writes: “DELICIOUS. And SO simple! So yummy over penne!”
Cristina writes: “The family loved it!! Mixed it up with some ground beef and pasta shells!”
Jessica writes: “Super easy and quick! It was a big hit!! I was even able to add broccoli without any complaints bc the sauce was so good 🙌”
Lauren writes: “So easy and quick! Added grilled chicken and it was perfect. Will definitely do this again!”
Sarah writes: “This was the easiest and tastiest Alfredo! It’s so simple and quick to make, the family loves it! I added spinach I cooked with garlic and sausage”
T writes: “This sauce was great on chicken and bacon pizza.”
Kelcy writes: “We made this for a pizza – YUMMY with some cubed up chicken and fresh mozzarella!”
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Easy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe (5 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted Butter (8 Tbsp)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Fresh Minced Garlic Can Be Substituted)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- In medium sauce pan, slowly melt Butter over low heat.
- Stir in Heavy Whipping Cream, Garlic Powder and Salt, then increase to medium heat.
- Add Parmesan Cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve immediately over freshly cooked Fettuccine Noodles and ENJOY!
- *Then... change up the flavors by making one of my recommended sauce variations
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Ruth Brown says
are you able to break down the nutrional value on this?
Diana Marshall says
Oh so good I make this on Sundays for our family day we all love it. My sister had asked me to give her my secret alfredo sauce recipe to be honest I didn’t want to give it to her because then she wouldn’t ask to come over for dinner anymore I gave it to her anyway. Thank you so much for a very simple but oh so delicious recipe.
Heidi says
I’m so glad to hear you love the Alfredo sauce recipe, Diana! What a delicious Sunday family tradition! 🙂
Marsia says
I went to the store to buy a jar of Alfredo sauce and they were all out! So I went on Pinterest and found your recipe!!! And thank god the store ran out of jar Alfredo sauce because I will never go back to jar Alfredo sauce!! This recipe was a hit with my family!!! My daughter said it was chefs kiss!!! So flavorful! And simple to make!!! Thanks!
Heidi says
You’re so sweet… thanks so much, Marsia! I’m so glad everyone in your family loved the Alfredo sauce! Once you’ve tried the real thing, it really is difficult to go back to the jar! 🙂
Molly says
My son and I made this for dinner. It was so easy and everyone in the family raves about how good it is. Thank you!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Molly! I’m so glad everyone in your family enjoyed it, and I love that your son made it with you, too! 🙂
Lori J says
Made this amazingly delicious Alfredo sauce and will never use anything else other than this recipe! I added some cooked chicken and shrimp to it along with some pasta and garlic bread and it made the best meal ever!! Thank you for this recipe!
Heidi says
Aww… thanks, Lori! I’m so glad you loved it, and the chicken, shrimp and side of garlic bread sound like delicious additions to the meal! 🙂
Rebecca Dillon says
What an amazing (and easy!) dinner idea. I’ve got to try this. Thanks for the recipe!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… ENJOY! 🙂
Anne Park says
Do you know what the nutritional facts are for this recipe? I’m keto-ing and would like to know what the fat, carbs, etc are??
Yvonne says
Tried it with the family tonight. There are 5 of us, and we like a lot of sauce, so I’ll be doubling the recipe next time. I also found some marked down butternut squash, so I sauteed that with some fresh spinach and put it on top. Rotisserie chicken was in sale, too, and cost less than raw breasts, so that was a tasty and frugal alternative, along with the veggie noodles I used.
Heidi says
That sounds delicious, Yvonne… I’m so glad you liked it! 🙂
Rita says
I sent my husband to the store for a carton of heavy cream to make some ganache. He returned with four cartons – they were on sale. So I doubled the recipe and made this tonight for some chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta. I added some hot pepper and parsley as well and it turned out fabulous. Thanks!
Heidi says
That sounds delicious, Rita! 🙂
Shanita says
Delicious!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Shanita! I’m so glad you liked it! 🙂
Dana says
Would you be able to make a day in advance?
Heidi says
Hi Dana,
It really is best when served immediately, otherwise the ingredients begin to separate. Hope that helps!
Karen Schaller says
I’ve discovered that using an immersion blender, if it separates, works wonderfully!
Shelby says
What would be the serving size for one serving? Is there a calorie/macro breakdown?
Joan says
Made this recipe tonight and it was great! Thank you!!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thank you, Joan… so glad to hear you enjoyed the Alfredo Sauce!
Samantha says
what is the carb count per serving and how much is a serving?
Tara says
What would be the serving size for one serving? Is there a calorie/macro breakdown?
Tara says
Good recipe. I don’t know if people realize how easy it is to make a good homemade Alfredo sauce, so it’s good to see nice simply recipe like this. As a variation to this recipe, you could melt in provolone and cut the parmesan in 1/2. It gives it even creamer but does have a stronger flavor. Thanks for sharing!