Homemade Alfredo Sauce (2)

Ingredients

• unsalted butter (4 tablespoons (1/2 stick))
• garlic, minced (2 cloves)
• heavy cream or half-and-half (1 1/2 cups)
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 cups (2 1/2 ounces))
• kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• freshly grated nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon)
• freshly ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Whisk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half into the butter until combined.
4. Heat, whisking occasionally, until the cream simmers, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Whisk in 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
6. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve immediately.