Easy Microwave Alfredo Sauce

Whip up a luscious, creamy Alfredo sauce in minutes with this Easy Microwave Alfredo Sauce recipe—an absolute game-changer for busy weeknights. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of garlic powder, this rich and velvety sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, using only your microwave. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of salt and black pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a versatile sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip. With no stovetop required, this quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for last-minute dinners or indulgent comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.75 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter by microwaving it for 30 seconds to 1 minute on high power, or until fully melted.

Step 2

Once melted, add the heavy cream and garlic powder to the butter. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Microwave the mixture on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping halfway to stir, until it begins to simmer. Be careful to avoid boiling over.

Step 4

Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth.

Step 5

Add salt and black pepper, stirring to adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 6

If desired, stir in fresh parsley for added flavor and garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately over cooked pasta, vegetables, or as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	361.1 grams (361.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1455

Total Fat 146.00g	187%
Saturated Fat 88.00g	440%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 424mg	141%
Sodium 1699mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 1.60g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.30g	1%
Total Sugars 0.10g
Protein 24.80g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 679mg	52%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 45mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.6%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 0.5%