Creamy Alfredo Pizza Sauce Recipe
A luscious, cheesy Alfredo sauce that elevates your pizza game to a whole new level of creamy perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Melt butter: Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fully melted and bubbling.
- Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate cheese: Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and melted.
- Season: Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Whisk until well combined.
- Thicken: Continue cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve or store: Use immediately as a pizza sauce or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving - ¼ cup):
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Vitamin D: 10%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Phosphorus: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Cheese upgrade: Swap Parmesan for Asiago for a sharper flavor.
- Consistency control: Add more cream if the sauce thickens too much.
- Pairing tip: Ideal for chicken, spinach, and mushroom pizza toppings.