Homemade Alfredo Sauce {The Best} - Modernmealmakeover.com (2024)

This is the best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe that you will ever make. It is so creamy and delicious that you will want fettuccine Alfredo for dinner every night. This sauce is so easy to make and will go great with any of your favorite pasta.

What Make This The Best Alfredo Sauce?

There are so many reasons that this is the best Alfredo sauce ever. Maybe it is because it is one of the most saved recipes on the blog. Maybe it is because this is one of those recipes that none of my kids complain about at dinner. But, I think it is because it is so easy to make and that it has an amazing creamy flavor. It is a restaurant quality recipe that can be put together with just a few simple ingredients.

Some of my favorite things to make with this sauce is Homemade Bread Sticks or Garlic Knots. I love to wipe up the leftover sauce on my plate with them. If you like creamy pasta recipes you should also check out my Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta. I will leave you begging for more.

Alfredo Sauce Ingredients

• Heavy Cream – If you would like to make this a little bit lighter. You can substitute this with half and half.
• Parmesan Cheese – Make sure to use fresh grated Parmesan Cheese and not the stuff in the can.
• Garlic – I love to use fresh garlic. But, when I am in a hurry I love to used this Minced Garlic. It saves so much time and then my hands don’t smell like garlic for days.
• Unsalted Butter – Make sure to use butter and not margarine. The butter combines better with the cream once melted.
• Ground Black Pepper – You can play with this by adding more to flavor it to your liking.
• Onion Powder & Garlic Salt – Don’t skip either of these spices. They add so much flavor and is the secret to making the sauce so good.

How To Make Homemade Alfredo Sauce

When making this sauce my Cast Iron Skillet is my go pan. I love that I can use metal tongs or a metal whisk and not have to worry about it scratching the bottom of the pan.

• Over medium heat melt butter in a large skillet or sauce pan. Add minced garlic and saute until golden brown. About 1-2 minutes.
• While whisking slowly pour in heavy cream and incorporate into garlic and butter. Continue to whisk and add black pepper, garlic salt and onion powder. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• A little at a time add Parmesan cheese and whisk until completely melted. Lower heat to low and continue whisk for 3-4 minutes. Or cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the cream.
• Serve while hot over your favorite pasta. Enjoy!

Tips For The Best Sauce

To ensure that your homemade Alfredo sauce comes out perfect every time. Here a few tips that I have found to make this the best. You won’t need to go out for pasta past after you master this thick and creamy sauce.

• When adding the butter make sure not to burn it. This will greatly affect how this recipe tastes.
• When adding in the heavy cream, slowly stir it in with a whisk. I like to use a whisk rather than a spatula or spoon. It helps incorporate everything a lot better and makes it smoother.
• Parmesan cheese is what brings everything together and makes this so creamy and amazing. For best results use fresh grated Parmesan. Avoid using Parmesan cheese from a can or the powdered stuff. This will make the sauce turn out lumpy and gritty. When adding the cheese into the sauce. Sprinkle it in slowly and whisk the entire time. This will allow the cheese to melt better and avoid getting clumps in the sauce.
• Don’t overheat the sauce or allow it to boil. This will cause the oils to separate from the sauce and it will cause your cheese to be clumpy. You can also remove the sauce from heat and add the Parmesan cheese in without heat if you are worried about boiling it.

How To Store Alfredo Sauce

• Refrigerate – Any airtight container will work well to store the Alfredo sauce in. But I like to store mine in a Mason jar. It makes it easy to pour out a little at a time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezing – This is one of those recipes that does not freeze well. It causes the sauce to separate and is not the same after it has been frozen.
• Reheating – The best way to reheat Alfredo sauce is in a saucepan on the stovetop. The key is to heat it over low heat and to whisk to incorporate everything back together. I do not recommend reheating this in the oven. It will cause the sauce to become oily and separate from its self. Once you have reheated the sauce, do not refrigerate or reheat again.

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43 Comments

1. Scarlet

   July 15, 2020 at 7:28 am ·Reply

   I love alfredo sauce and this homemade alfredo sounds so good. Can’t wait to try it!

2. Beth

   November 27, 2020 at 8:36 am ·Reply

   
   We love alfredo sauce and we love making pasta! This is perfect for our family! I can’t wait to make this!

3. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

   November 27, 2020 at 10:14 am ·Reply

   
   I can’t wait to try your version of this Italian classic! PS I’ll be trying it on my Italian boyfriend – I’m sure it’ll get the seal of approval:) x

4. Toni Dash

   November 27, 2020 at 10:29 am ·Reply

   
   I love how easy this is to make!! Everyone at my house loved it!

5. Dannii

   November 27, 2020 at 10:46 am ·Reply

   
   I really need to give this sauce a try myself. It looks so creamy and delicious.

6. Amy

   November 27, 2020 at 11:42 am ·Reply

   
   This sauce looks so good, can’t wait to make it!

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7. Charla

   November 27, 2020 at 11:55 am ·Reply

   
   Thanks for the tips i have never made Alfredo sauce before so can’t wait to try it.

8. Tawnie

   November 27, 2020 at 1:21 pm ·Reply

   
   We make this sauce all the time and LOVE it. Its our to-go weeknight pasta recipe! Thank you!

9. Carrie Robinson

   November 27, 2020 at 1:56 pm ·Reply

   
   Homemade Alfredo sauce is the best! This looks perfect. 🙂

10. Tara

    November 27, 2020 at 2:18 pm ·Reply

    
    Definitely the comfort food I need today! What a creamy, flavorful sauce and I love how easily it comes together.

11. Soniya

    November 27, 2020 at 4:28 pm ·Reply

    Oh my goodness.. it’s my kids favorite and never made it at home… Will definitely make this!

12. Alison

    December 4, 2020 at 11:01 am ·Reply

    
    This is a simple recipe with simple ingredients, yet super creamy and good! You could pair it with just about anything! A great cream sauce!

    • Shanna

      December 4, 2020 at 11:53 am ·Reply

      Glad you loved it.

13. Beth

    December 4, 2020 at 11:03 am ·Reply

    
    My husband and son literally want me to make this every night! Thanks for a new “hit”.

    • Shanna

      December 4, 2020 at 11:53 am ·Reply

      Ha Ha my kiddos are the same way!

14. Jovita

    December 4, 2020 at 11:36 am ·Reply

    
    I love that this sauce is so easy to make. Literally a breeze! It looks so creamy, I am drooling!

    • Shanna

      December 4, 2020 at 11:52 am ·Reply

      I love that it is so easy to make too!

15. Luci

    December 4, 2020 at 12:42 pm ·Reply

    
    This Alfredo sauce is delicious! The fresh grated parmesan really brings out the flavors and ties the sauce together!

    • April

      December 5, 2020 at 11:18 am ·Reply

      The freshly grated parmesan cheese is my favorite. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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16. Angela

    December 4, 2020 at 2:10 pm ·Reply

    
    Alfredo is one of the things that my family will drop everything for. This recipe is wonderful!

    • April

      December 5, 2020 at 11:18 am ·Reply

      I’m glad your family loves it just as much as mine!

17. Wendy Butler

    February 17, 2021 at 12:26 pm ·Reply

    
    This recipe is super easy and delicious. I added some chicken and frozen peas and corn! What I did I season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, oregano, basil and parsley, I didn’t used fresh, because I was not cooking it me I was at work. I just Sauté the chicken and the carrots for about 5mins on high, then added to the pasta. Thank you!

    • April

      February 17, 2021 at 1:17 pm ·Reply

      Sounds delicious, thank you for sharing!

18. Pam

    February 18, 2021 at 8:35 am ·Reply

    
    Thanks for this recipe! I think I will saute’ some shrimp this evening and make your sauce.

    • April

      February 18, 2021 at 8:35 am ·Reply

      Shrimp sounds amazing with this Alfredo sauce!

19. Cathleen

    February 18, 2021 at 8:44 am ·Reply

    
    Okay, this sauce is screaming my name!! I am going to have to give this recipe a try. Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    • April

      February 18, 2021 at 10:06 am ·Reply

      Your welcome, can’t wait to hear what you think!

20. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    February 18, 2021 at 8:46 am ·Reply

    
    Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!

    • April

      February 18, 2021 at 10:05 am ·Reply

      I’m glad you liked it!

21. Beth Sachs

    February 18, 2021 at 9:53 am ·Reply

    
    My kids favourite pasta sauce! Absolutely delicious and clean plates all round.

    • April

      February 18, 2021 at 10:05 am ·Reply

      My kids love this alfredo sauce too! It’s a family favorite!

22. Angela

    February 18, 2021 at 10:02 am ·Reply

    
    Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    • April

      February 18, 2021 at 10:04 am ·Reply

      Thank you!

23. Simon Andrew

    June 9, 2021 at 12:13 am ·Reply

    
    Thanks for sharing this recipe its really nice
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24. Patti

    October 7, 2021 at 6:55 pm ·Reply

    
    I am giving five stars after I actually tried this recipe. It was delicious and easy to make. I added cooked shrimp at the end but followed the instructions exactly as given.

    • April King

      October 8, 2021 at 9:11 am ·Reply

      I’m so glad you loved the alfredo sauce. I love the addition of shrimp.

25. Allison

    October 24, 2021 at 3:33 pm ·Reply

    
    I can’t have dairy, but my entire family loved this sauce! Even my pickiest eater raves about it and wants it more often! Great work!

    • April King

      October 25, 2021 at 12:45 pm ·Reply

      I’m so happy to hear that your family loved it. Thanks for sharing.

26. Phillip W Sower

    October 29, 2021 at 7:11 pm ·Reply

    
    My wife said yummers!!! Very easy. Enjoying it right now!

    • April King

      October 31, 2021 at 4:23 pm ·Reply

      So glad you both enjoyed the alfredo sauce.

27. Shan

    December 1, 2021 at 3:52 pm ·Reply

    
    This is by far the best Alfredo sauce! Holy moly! It’s so easy to make, too! I grated fresh Parmesan and I think that really seals the deal. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!!

    • April King

      December 1, 2021 at 9:06 pm ·Reply

      I’m so glad you loved the recipe. I agree, fresh parmesan is the best.

28. Scarlett

    May 1, 2023 at 6:37 pm ·Reply

    
    I made this once before and it was SO GOOD. On my second time making it the cheese got clumpy, almost looks like dough… is there anything you would recommend to fix this?