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alfredo sauce with basil in a jar close up with sprig of basil as a garnish
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Alfredo Sauce with Basil

This easy Alfredo Sauce with Basil recipe mixes up in just 10 minutes. The flavorful, creamy sauce is excellent on pasta, veggies, & chicken!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: condiment, sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American
Servings: 6
Calories: 273.2
Author: Taryn Scarfone

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil julienned
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Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic to the butter, and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the heavy whipping cream and bring it to a low boil.
  • Simmer for several minutes until it has thickened and reduced just a bit. 
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan. Simmer gently for a few more minutes to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in the fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 273.2 | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 4.3g | Fat: 27.6g | Saturated Fat: 17.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84.5mg | Sodium: 192.2mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1.8g | Vitamin A: 1098.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 0.1mg