Easy Microwave Alfredo Sauce

By Addie

This sauce takes only minutes to make I’ve been making this for years and I make it often for a quick alfredo sauce, this tends to separate if refrigerated then heated so it’s best to use it the same day it is made… yield is enough for 1 pound of cooked pasta. By Kittencal's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes (no substitutes)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• pinch nutmeg, optional but good to add
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
• 1-1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place the butter and minced garlic in a minimum 4-cup microwave-safe bowl (I use my Pyrex measuring cup).

Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes; remove and stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, basil and black pepper.

Return to microwave uncovered on HIGH for another 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.

Remove and stir in the Parmesan cheese then return to the microwave for another 2-3 minutes or until thick and smooth.

Season with salt and more black pepper to taste.