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Keto Alfredo Sauce

Keto Alfredo Sauce

Keto Alfredo Sauce: This is a rich, creamy, and indulging sauce that is ideal in low-carb and keto-friendly meals. This sauce contains everything the traditional tastes of the classic Alfredo yet without the heavy carbs of pasta meals. Butter, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese are used to prepare it, and it is best drizzled over zucchini noodles, grilled chicken, or seafood. This sauce is fast to make and full of flavor, and it can help to make any keto dish healthier and still on the diet. It is creamy, smooth and completely gratifying, making it safe to say that you do not need carbs to have a luxurious Alfredo experience.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 –2 tbsp chopped parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in medium heat in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the heavy cream and whip. Boil until it begins to simmer, but not boil.
  3. Little by little, add Parmesan cheese and keep stirring until it is completely melted and smooth.
  4. Salt, black pepper, and nutmeg may be used.
  5. Keep stirring until the consistency of the sauce reaches the desired size (approximately 5-7 mins).
  6. Take out of the heat and allow to rest 2 minutes then serve.
  7. It can be served over any dish of your choice, which is keto-friendly, although garnished with chopped parsley, which is optional.