Paula Deen Alfredo Sauce Recipe
This Paula Deen Alfredo Sauce Recipe is rich, creamy and full of cheesy flavor. It is perfect for pasta nights at home. Many people love this sauce because it tastes smooth and comforting.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Place saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and melt slowly until smooth and fully melted completely.
Cook the Garlic
- Add minced garlic into melted butter. Stir gently for one minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add Heavy Cream
- Pour heavy cream into the saucepan slowly. Stir continuously while heating the mixture gently over medium-low heat.
Add Cream Cheese
- Mix cream cheese into the warm cream mixture. Stir well until smooth and completely melted into sauce.
Season the Sauce
- Add salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Stir carefully so the seasonings spread evenly through the creamy sauce.
Add Parmesan Cheese
- Slowly sprinkle parmesan cheese into the saucepan. Stir constantly until cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth.
Simmer the Sauce
- Cook sauce for three minutes on low heat. Stir often to prevent sticking or separating while thickening.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the Alfredo sauce carefully. Add extra salt or parmesan cheese if you want stronger flavor.
Serve Immediately
- Pour warm Alfredo sauce over cooked pasta. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for smoother sauce.
- Cook on low heat to prevent curdling.
- Add grilled chicken for a complete meal.
- Mix shrimp into the sauce for seafood Alfredo.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Stir constantly while adding cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes for slight heat.
- Serve immediately for best creamy texture.
- Store leftovers quickly after cooling completely.