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Quick Alfredo Sauce
Yield4
Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
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Method
4 steps
- 1
Start the pasta in salted water. Scoop out 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic; cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant—don't brown it.
- 3
Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Lower heat. Stir in Parmesan a little at a time until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss with hot pasta, loosening with pasta water until it coats every strand. Serve with more Parmesan.