How to Make Lemon Alfredo Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alfredo sauce is a classic favorite in Italian cuisine, known for its rich, creamy texture and indulgent flavor. While the traditional version may be heavy with butter and cream, this lemon Alfredo sauce recipe offers a refreshing twist on the classic dish. By incorporating the bright, citrusy flavor of lemon, this sauce brings a new depth of flavor to any pasta dish.

Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, this lemon Alfredo sauce is surprisingly easy to whip up in your own kitch...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Once butter is foamy, add garlic, pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Gradually whisk in cream, stirring constantly, to incorporate cream into butter. Drizzle in lemon juice, then add lemon zest, while stirring constantly. Keep stirring until sauce coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve garnished with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 487mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Potassium: 109mg