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Low Carb Alfredo Sauce

Low Carb Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 (about 1 cup sauce)
Calories: 352
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of fresh nutmeg (optional)

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it bubble softly for 2 to 3 minutes, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Add the parmesan a handful at a time, whisking constantly until smooth, about 1 minute. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
  4. Toss the sauce with cooked low carb pasta or vegetables and serve immediately while creamy.

Notes

Grate your parmesan from a block; the pre-shredded stuff will leave you with a gritty sauce. The sauce thickens as it sits, so if you need to hold it for a few minutes, keep it over the lowest heat and stir in a tiny bit of cream right before serving.