Homemade Alfredo Sauce in 10 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter over medium low heat. Once foaming, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 60 seconds until fragrant but not brown. Note: Browned garlic becomes bitter.
2. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the ground nutmeg.
3. Increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 3–5 minutes until it reduces slightly and thickens.
4. Turn the heat to the lowest setting or remove the pan from the heat entirely. Note: This is the most critical step to prevent the cheese from separating.
5. Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, one handful at a time.
6. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is glossy and uniform.
7. Stir in the kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
8. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of reserved pasta water until the consistency is velvety.