Alfredo Sauce

Name: Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; Salt and pepper, to taste

4 servings5 min prep12 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Alfredo Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Fettuccine Alfredo was created around 1908-1914 by Roman restaurateur Alfredo di Lelio, who tossed pasta with butter and Parmesan to please his pregnant wife's appetite. The rich, cream-heavy version familiar in the US is largely an American adaptation, far removed from the simple Roman original.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2Add heavy cream and simmer gently 3-4 minutes.
3Reduce heat to low and whisk in parmesan until smooth.
4Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

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