Creamy Alfredo Sauce

This creamy homemade Alfredo sauce with milk, Parmesan cheese, and garlic is quick to make and pairs perfectly with pasta, shrimp, or chicken.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (such as Kraft®)
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.25 cup butter, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; add garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in flour until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Season to taste with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until sauce reaches desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes.