Description
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made with Parmesan cheese, garlic, butter, cream, and egg yolks for extra depth. Ready in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)
- 8 large egg yolks
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Step: Add butter to a large, high-lipped pan, and melt over medium heat.
- Step: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream.
- Step: Add garlic here, if desired, and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
- Step: Once the butter has melted, slowly add the egg mixture to the pan, whisking continuously.
- Step: Continue to whisk for about 5 minutes.
- Step: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, let Parmesan fully melt.
- Step: Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat.
- Step: Remove from heat and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
For a flavor boost, add grilled chicken, sautéed broccoli, or Italian seasonings. For a smoky touch, add plant-based bacon crumbles.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 837 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 447 mg
- Fat: 83 g
- Saturated Fat: 49 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 636 mg
Keywords: Alfredo sauce, creamy pasta sauce, copycat recipe, quick dinner