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I was the world’s pickiest eater as a child. There were literally just two foods I couldn’t get enough of – eggs (that hasn’t changed!) and Fettuccine Alfredo. Since I started eating low carb and gluten-free, I haven’t had fettuccine noodles in a long while. But, I do have an easy low carb keto Alfredo sauce recipe that I make all the time!
The great thing about this easy Alfredo sauce is that it’s naturally low carb and keto, without any unusual ingredients. And, everyone will love it, even if they are not following a low carb diet. It pairs just fine with regular pasta for those that eat it, but for me, I stick with gluten-free and keto options.
The most common way that I use low carb Alfredo sauce is over zoodles. I actually posted a different Zucchini Noodles Alfredo recipe last summer. That one had a lighter sauce, made by combining cream and unsweetened almond milk in addition to the Parmesan cheese. It’s delicious and still one of my favorites, but sometimes I crave something richer.
When I want a garlic Parmesan cream sauce that’s extra creamy, I make this easy Alfredo sauce instead. It tastes so rich and indulgent – but still without the carbs.
And if you’re keto, you’ll like this version better since there is no arrowroot powder or other thickener. It thickens naturally, mostly just from the cheese. Because this is Alfredo sauce with heavy cream, it reduces naturally and reaches the right consistency without a thickening agent.
A Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe
I absolutely love garlic, so my keto Alfredo sauce recipe has lots and lots of garlic. If you’re a garlic lover like me, you’ll love it. And, I’m pretty sure that you can’t have the best Alfredo sauce without plenty of garlic!
Have you ever heard that joke? “The only recipe that uses one clove of garlic is how to prepare one clove of garlic. Even then, use two.” I saw it on Facebook somewhere and have no idea who originally said it, but that’s totally me!
So, my garlic Parmesan cream sauce has six cloves of garlic in it. Feel free to reduce the amount if you’re not as much of a fan as I am.
Seasoning for Easy Alfredo Sauce
Traditional Alfredo sauce typically has nutmeg in it, but I kept it as an optional ingredient to keep it simple. I noticed some people were surprised by this when I shared the recipe with them, but it’s actually a very common component in Alfredo sauce recipes.
Lately I’ve been making spices optional in recipes when I can, not because I don’t use them liberally myself, but just to offer flexibility when possible. I do recommend the nutmeg for that familiar flavor in your keto Alfredo sauce. Even if you’re not expecting it, it fits in amazingly well!
Speaking of flavor, you may want to add more salt and pepper at the end, to your taste. You probably need more than you think!
When adding salt, keep in mind that the low carb Alfredo sauce will be more concentrated when tasting it plain. It will mellow out when you mix it with other ingredients, especially lightly sweet veggies, like zucchini noodles. For this reason, I recommend adding a little more salt than you may think is needed.
How To Make Alfredo Sauce with Heavy Cream
So, how to make alfredo sauce with heavy cream? It’s incredibly easy. You only need four ingredients and ten minutes!
I didn’t include nutmeg in the ingredient count, because it’s optional. Salt and pepper are also excluded by convention. Everyone has those around, right?
Start by sauteing minced garlic in some butter. Add heavy cream, and simmer for five minutes, until the volume reduces by about one third. It will get thicker as this happens.
For the fastest results, choose a larger saucepan. The more surface area you have, the less time it will take!
The last step is to add the Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to low and add the cheese, whisking constantly, until smooth. You can add the nutmeg, sea salt and black pepper to taste at the end.
Viola! That is how to make the best easy Alfredo sauce recipe!
As for consistency, you can adjust it to your liking. If it’s too thick, you can thin it out with more cream. If it’s too thin, add more cheese.
How To Store Alfredo Sauce in the Fridge
Once the keto Alfredo sauce is ready, you can serve it immediately. It goes well with veggies, especially spaghetti squash, or even in a casserole. But, if you don’t plan to use it right away, that’s fine!
You can easily prepare low carb Alfredo sauce in advance and store it in the fridge. It will keep for about a week.
Just reheat on the stove when you are ready to use it! Microwaving can also work, but use low to medium power, to avoid separation. It can split if it goes through a rapid temperature change.
Like any Parmesan cream sauce, this one tends to thicken as it sits. If this happens, you can always thin it out with a little more cream as needed. It’s super simple to adjust the thickness to your liking!
Can You Freeze Alfredo Sauce?
What if you want to keep it for longer? Can you freeze Alfredo sauce? Yes, you can – as long as you do it the right way!
There are two main tips for how to freeze Alfredo sauce. First, make sure that it’s airtight. I recommend plastic freezer bags – lay them flat and make sure there is no air remaining in there.
Label them with a Sharpie so that you know how old they are. Using them within a few months is best from a taste standpoint, though they will still be safe to eat beyond that.
The second part of successfully freezing Parmesan cream sauce is how you thaw it. Do it over low to medium heat on the stove, and stir constantly, to avoid curdling. Just like after refrigeration, the key is not to shock it with a sudden temperature change.
So, now you know you can enjoy this easy Alfredo sauce recipe immediately, refrigerate, or freeze it. You have no excuse not to give it a try. And, once you taste how delicious it is, I think you’ll be glad you did!
I’m always looking for more ideas for how to use it. What are your favorite uses for an easy Alfredo sauce like this?
Recipes With Alfredo Sauce Without Pasta
Now that you know how to make Alfredo sauce, you probably need ideas for ways to use it! Here are some recipes you can pair with Alfredo sauce without pasta (that wouldn’t be low carb friendly!):
- Zucchini Noodles – I mentioned these above, but this is my standalone guide for making them.
- Chicken Crust Pizza – White pizza is the best! And this one is super low in carbs.
- Juicy Baked Chicken – Keto Alfredo sauce is amazing drizzled on top.
- Cajun Salmon Alfredo – We often think of chicken going with homemade Alfredo sauce, but it’s also amazing with fish.
- Spaghetti Squash Alfredo – This is just like your favorite chicken Alfredo pasta, without the carbs.
- Low Carb Casseroles – There are plenty of options here where you can swap the sauce with this low carb Alfredo recipe.
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- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken and volume is reduced by about 1/3. (Amount of time will vary depending on the size of your saucepan.)
- Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese. Keep whisking over low heat, until smooth. If using nutmeg, sea salt, and/or black pepper, stir those in, to taste. (If sauce is thicker than you like, you can thin it out with more cream.)
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195 Comments
Lori
This alfredo sauce is wonderful! I made it & used the optional nutmeg & threw in some ground cayenne pepper. I mixed the sauce with Shirataki fetuccini, kale & shredded chicken. Made a great dinner! Will definitely be making again!
Claudia
So simple and wonderful!
Cheryl
I’m making a white pizza with fresh tomatoes and garlic, fathead dough. I want to add ricotta. I wonder if I must add it to this Alfredo, after reducing the cream, or can I make a seperate layer. If seperate, would it go on top or under the Alfredo? Love your recipes!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Cheryl, Wow, that sounds great! I think these choices are pretty subjective, I have not personally added ricotta to my alfredo sauce, but I imagine it would be great. For me, I would probably dollop ricotta around the finished pizza just before I put it in the oven, but that choice is up to you! Please share how it turns out!
Samantha Rogers
This was simple and tasty. I paired it with low carb noodles. Delicious!!!
Susan G.
Great recipe! Better than typical Alfredo. I cut recipe in half. I had to sub half-and-half for most of the cream, so kept butter to 1Tbls. Added cayenne instead of nutmeg. It was the best Alfredo I’ve ever had.
Charity Cayton
What would you recommend that is keto friendly to thicken the sauce if it is too thin for one’s taste? Someone else suggested xanthan gum but I wasn’t sure how much to use per recipe. TIA! (It was good btw, just to thin. I added chicken).
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Charity, The easiest way to thicken it is to add more parmesan. If you do want to use xanthan gum, that does work great as well to thicken soups, sauces, and gravies! Sprinkle in a tiny amount, 1/8th of a teaspoon, and incorporate over heat. It will start to thicken once it hits a simmer and will thicken further as it cools down. Enjoy!
Angela
This was a simple recipe. Even I didn’t mess it up! Ha ha. I’ve made it several times and it always comes out great. Thank you.
Nicole
This is sooooo good! Will definitely make again.
Stephanie Watson
So yummy! I made this for the chicken alfredo spaghetti squash recipe the other night. I doubled the sauce because I was adding broccoli and my kids were having their with real pasta and they like lots of sauce. I also thinned it out with a 1/2 cup of chicken broth, but I will probably use less next time. This was my kids’ first time with Alfredo as it is a no-no on low fat and too high in points for WW (so glad that I switched to keto!). They gobbled up a huge plate full- whole family was happy!
Leanna
Loved it! I had it with zucchini noodles, and with sauteed mushrooms and broccoli. It was so yummy, I can’t wait to make it again!
Edelisa
This was delicious.. thank you
Holly
This Alfredo sauce was delicious! I served it with chicken breasts and broccoli.
Manaal
This recipe is must try, its filled with amazing flavors and it is perfect to have it with the 2-ingredient keto pasta
Thank you so much!!
Melanie
This is so good. Perfect with my chicken tenderloins and zucchini noodles.
Timerie
This was so freaking good and so easy to make!! My new all time favorite!! Thank you ❤️
Amy Lauterbach
This is my go to for my Alfredo fix, love it…TKS for sharing this with us
Valerie Pfeifer
Super easy, the perfect consistency. I am so grateful to have found this. This is the way I will make it from now on. Thank you!
Pam Zimmerman
Can you make a keto cream sauce with almond flour ?
I did tone down on the garlic, and this was fantastic! Even my picky son ate it.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Pam, No, almond flour isn’t used to thicken sauces. Xanthan Gum or gelatin are commonly used to thicken sauces on keto.
Crystal
I have loved alfredo as long as I can remember and definitely have my favorite places to eat it. I’ve never found a jar of alfredo from the store that I could enjoy. When I saw this recipe I was so excited to give it a try and wondered if it would hold up to my alfredo requirements. Just made me a piece of chicken today and decided to give it a try to eat with my chicken. I was massively impressed and would eat this, keto or no keto!!! This will have a permanent fixture in my life!!! This is one of the best alfredo sauces I have EVER eaten and I have ate a lot from a lot of different places!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe!!!
Angela
WOW, WOW, WOW… I am not diabetic but want to cut back on carbs to lose some weight and have been to many sites, bought a few books, and some sauce recipes just don’t taste- well tasty. This sauce is just divine. I could drink it from a dirty shoe it’s so good. I will be making this sauce every week from now on to go with lots of different things. It will be my Dauphinoise sauce, lasagna sauce, cauliflower sauce, you name it. I just had it on a homemade toasted parmesan bread roll with poached eggs and it was better than my local restaurants with Hollandaise sauce so I have now found my new Sunday breakfast/brunch or even a weeknight treat. Thank you and keep the recipes coming xx
tabiya
Best alfredo sauce EVERR OKAY!! Typically with recipes, I only use them as a base, but with wholesome yum I always follow the EXACT recipe and it comes out perfect. The only difference I did here was substituted regular butter for garlic butter that I get from sam’s club. The nutmeg adds a great flavor!(I also love the nutmeg in your creamed
spinach recipe as well)
Stef
Absolutely amazing sauce! I added shrimp to it and served it over broccoli. So delicious and I’ll def be making it again! Thanks for the recipe!
Julia Ross
I know the recipe says grated parmesan, but I just want to clarify: grated or shredded?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Julia, Honestly, either will work fine. If you use grated parmesan, make sure it’s finely grated so the cheese melts evenly. Enjoy.
Steve
Roughly how much is “nutmeg to taste”? I’ve never used nutmeg before and I have no idea where to start. Couple of tablespoons? a fraction of a teaspoon? I’m willing to give it a try but I don’t want to spend endless nights fiddling with the amount to get something tasty. I just went through that with another recipe and don’t want to do it again. Too many wasted meals. Any advice would be appreciated.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Steve, Literally a pinch. 1/8th of a teaspoon or less. A little goes a long way in this dish.
LeiBei
So good!!!! The perfect Alfredo Sauce.
Steve
Thanks! I just made this for dinner and it was great. I also used Fettuccine miracle noodles for the first time so lots of experimenting. I added some fried chicken and had a great meal. I’ll try again tomorrow with shrimp. This is going into my regular dinner menu. I just started keto and this site has been very helpful.
Kelly
Absolutely amazing Alfredo sauce, to the point where nothing I have tried has compared!
TT
This sauce was fantastic, thank you!
Nathan Kunkel
Tastes amazing! Highly recommended. Can’t wait to try more!
Tami Proctor
Couldn’t be any better!
I used it as a sauce on cube steaks that I had dipped in an egg wash then sprinkled with salt pepper garlic powder And ground up pork rinds. This is the first time I’ve use pork rinds and they taste just like breadcrumbs.
Roxy
Soooo much better than the jar and so easy to make. My kids love it as well.
Michael L.
Can I ask, for keto what is the difference between jar and this? I have made this and its great, but Bertoli alfredo sauce is 2 carbs per 1/4 cup serving.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Michael, The big difference is in the ingredients. A jar of Alfredo sauce will include starches, gums, and preservatives. These are necessary to keep the jarred sauce from spoiling or separating on the shelf. While not everyone is bothered by these ingredients, there are some who prefer not to consume them either for health or clean keto reasons.
Bora
Sooooooo good!!! I added a bit of Italian herbs and my oh my it take one of the best alfredo sauces I’ve ever tasted and to top it off it’s so keto friendly. It tastes good on my broccoli, chicken, and even konica noodles. Definitely making this again. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Renecha
I highly recommend this Alfredo Sauce. It was easy to make and even my non-keto daughters who ❤️ Alfredo gave it . I doubled the recipe, but next time will probably triple or quadruple. I can see many possibilities for this sauce!
Sharon Stegenga
I am an Alfredo snob and I loved this! I added 4 tbl whipped cream cheese toy second second batch and it was even better
Thanks so much!
Chuong Dao
I can’t use parmesan because of its high sodium, what should I replace it with?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Chuong, this might work with nutritional yeast, but I haven’t tried it myself and wouldn’t recommend making a complete substitution.
Jen
Love it found this today and decided to try it the whole family loved it. I used it on carb free noodles for myself and egg noodles for everyone else big hit! Thank you for another great recipe to make for a delicious and easy dinner.
Mary Jane Augustine
Your Alfredo sauce is perfect and easy to make. I put the nutmeg in it. it was wonderful. Love your recipes. Thank you!
I already get your emails and notifications. Awesome!
Caroline
This is how my mom always made alfredo or at least very close. I can’t wait to try it. I do have a question. Can I can it following basic sause canning method without making it non keto. I’m new to keto so do t understand all the ins and outs yet. We are a family of 9 and very busy it would be awesome to be able to have on the shelf for quick dinner.
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Caroline, I’m not sure about that! Some store-bought jarred alfredo sauces don’t have any additional preservatives, so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Michele Gey
This Alfredo sauce was easy & very delicious with shrimp over spaghetti squash
Cherie Barnes
Just for those who shun their noses at nutmeg: if you know anything about nutmeg in creamed bases such as this, you’ll find that Nutmeg actually accentuates the RICHNESS of your creamed sauces. DON’T BE SO QUICK TO JUDGE BEFORE TRYING! Use a tiny bit (one or two quick shakes) until you taste a slight nutty richness. It’s AWESOME! ❤
Debbie Austin
Have you ever used heavy cream powder? I would like to try recipes with heavy cream but don’t want to have to waste any.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Debbie, I use heavy cream powder in my homemade white chocolate recipe!
Jennie
For recipes that call for heavy whipping cream and so that I don’t waste it I pour them remaining liquid into silicone ice cube trays, then just take the amount I need out of freezer for my next recipe.
Ann
This is super!! It was so easy and loved the touch of nutmeg.
Cameron
Amazing. So easy and so good
Anita
I messed up! Mine didn’t thicken at all, but it still tasted good. I’ll just have to try again.
Tina Beshears
FINALLY! Someone who knows how to make real alfredo sauce although I personally would never use nutmeg. I haven’t tried this recipe but I don’t need to since it’s exactly how I make mine and it’s amazing. One thing I suggest doing to change it up a little is to make Carbonara. Saute’ diced pancetta or regular bacon in the pot first then pull out the bacon and continue with the recipe leaving the bacon grease in the pot. Add the bacon back at the end. So yummy!
Laura
Oh my gosh!! I just made this alfredo sauce. When it was first finished, I tasted it and thought, yeah, ok, it’s alright. I added a little sprinkling of garlic powder to give it a little more punch of flavor and a little extra salt and pepper. But here’s the kicker. I set it off the heat while I made my chicken. In the 10 or 15 minutes that it sat, it really thickened up, which is what I like. But the other thing is that the flavors melded in that time and it was AWESOME!!! Am I at Olive Garden? Incredible! So for me, that’s the key. Just let it sit for a bit. Have mercy…
Joe
You. Hold. Put this on a chicken breast and it would be heaven
Mike
Loved it. Delicious. I used Nupasta with it so there were literally no carbs for the pasta. Added broccoli and bacon. Quick, easy and tasty.
Melissa
I made this last night and it was amazing!! Family loved it! I never knew making this could be so easy!
Rhonda
Amazing nobody knows it’s low carb either!! Not any left overs for sure!!❤️❤️❤️
Cindy
How much salt did you guys use in this recipe? I want to make it but I’m afraid I’ll ruin it! Also, did everyone go with six cloves of garlic? I love garlic but I don’t want to be tasting it for days. 🙂 That probably wouldn’t happen since the garlic is cooked, but just wondering how much other people used. Sounds soooo good! Can’t wait to make it!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cindy, I recommend using the amounts on the recipe card the first time you make it, then you can adjust for next time. With sea salt, I just add a sprinkle at a time and taste after each addition. The parmesan is salty, so you don’t need much extra salt.
Sylvie
So delicious! I drenched chicken and broccoli in it. And then I poured it over broccoli slaw. I can definitely see how this could *accidentally* be one serving! I forced myself to step away from it. Excellent simple recipe! Thank you!!!
Jennifer
OMG it’s incredibly yummy!! Thank you so much for this recipe! I’m on a low carb diet and recently discovered shirataki pasta ,will go perfect with the shirataki fettuccine!!
TT
This recipe was easy and tasty. I just needed a dash of salt but I think that’s only because of the brand of cheese I chose.
Mary
How would you determine how much already minced garlic to use?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mary, A clove of garlic is approximately equal to 1/2 tsp minced.
Karen
I served this over Zucchini noodles and garlic shrimp. What a fabulous change of taste.
Misha
Hi. Can I use this sauce for Florentine. Like can I bake it with a little cheese on top ?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Misha, Yes, you definitely can!
Jennifer
Can I use cream cheese and milk instead of heavy cream? I don’t have any
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jennifer, Yes, you could probably use that combo, though I’ve never tried it. It would not be keto friendly with milk in there, and the cream cheese would add a different flavor than classic Alfredo sauce. But from a consistency standpoint, it would be fine.
Trinidad Diaz
Hi, I tried this recipe. Very good and easy! However when I plug the ingredients into my carbsmart app I get 775 calories per serving??? Why?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Trinidad, I can’t troubleshoot 3rd party apps unfortunately. Could be an ingredient error or incorrect number of servings. The nutrition info is listed above and is correct.
Crissy
Thank you. This was quick simple and delicious
Rebecca Porter
Incredible! Paired it with chickpea pasta and smoked sausage. Yum!
Vera
I did not have parmesan on hand, so I threw in a mozzarella- cheddar blend. the result was good.
Michelle Petty
Where are the macros listed? I’m making it tomorrow night, contingent on the applicable macros. Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Michelle, The macros are on the recipe card above.
Charlotte Kozlowski
What can I replace the cream with? Certain forms of dairy (basically any creams or milks) are not friends with my digestive system but I can handle butter and cheese. Would full fat coconut milk or almond milk work?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Charlotte, Yes, you can use full-fat canned coconut cream. Almond milk won’t work, it’s too thin.
Christina
Recipes look great, but would love to see the full carbs for those of us that believe that net carbs is a gimmick. If I missed it, sorry!
Thank you so much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Christina, Both total carbs and net carbs are listed on the recipe card.
Mallory Gamblin
I’m just curious…people think net carbs is a gimmick? As in you count dietary fiber(that cannot be digested) in your macros?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mallory, I don’t think net carbs are a gimmick, but am happy to provide information for people that prefer to see both numbers.
Grace
Super easy, fast and tasty!!! Added this to zoodles and had dinner in about 10 minutes. Thank you! Next time me I’m adding shrimp!
Priscilla Caldwell
So delicious and so easy!! I added mushrooms to mine and will be eating it with shirataki noodles thank you for this delightful recipe!!!
Judy
Recipe sounds so delicious can’t wait to try it.
Christine Moore
OMG this was so good. My husband was really surprised and asked when I was making it again.
Waneta
I’m thinking of using this for my wing sauce. Wanna grill the wings first as I’ve found thts like the only way I like thm. Can’t wait to try
Tea
Omg, this was delicious! Never buying jar Alfredo sauce again ! Basically only 4 ingredients! Amazing!
Lanie
This is the best homemade Alfredo sauce! Super easy and full of flavour. Definitely better than the store bought jars. I’ve made it with half/half and table cream before and it’s turned out just as good. Thanks for the recipe!
Abigail
Hands down best homemade Alfredo sauce I’ve made. The nutmeg really made all the difference. I used this on hearts of palm “pasta” with some shredded chicken thighs I had prepped and it was amazing!
Russ
I made this and paired it with some Miracle Noodles (Shirataki/ Konjac) and shrimp. Very tasty! Will be saving this recipe for sure!
Annette McLamb
Thanks for sharing this recipe, looks yummy! I do have a question. I noticed on the nutritional label it says total carbs 3g, but 0 net carbs, 0 fiber. Can you explain how the net equals 0? Thanks in advance, and I love your recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Annette, Sorry about that, there was a glitch and it has been fixed. The nutrition info on the recipe card is correct now.
Sonja V Sanders
Wow, I made this with meatballs, and zoodles. Great flavor and so simple.
Adriana Gutierrez
Looks great! I’m planning to add Buffalo Sauce to your Alfredo sauce make a keto version of a family favorite. Grilled spicy boneless chicken strips in a cheesy buffalo sauce over cauliflower or zucchini noodles.
Dan
This was awesome Alfredo! We served it with chicken and Zoodles. There may or may not have been a fight over who could lick the bowl clean
Aurora Peterson
Is this healthy?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Aurora, “Healthy” is a broad term and different people have different definitions. I do not give medical advice. However, in my book – yes – foods that are low in carbs and made from whole foods are healthy. I’d pair this with some zucchini noodles for a healthy meal or side dish.
Bron
This is amazing! My ‘fussy’ eaters polished it off, with one coming back for seconds. Which is amazing because normally one has his pasta naked because he doesn’t like white sauce!
We had it over cauliflower and carrots with spinach and a sprinkle of bacon … Mmmm. Highly recommend!
Katie Neil
Today I made this for the second time and it does not disappoint. So quick and yummy. This will be one of my goto recipes. Better than any other Alfredo I have made…..thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Katie! Have a great day!
Susan
Oh my goodness! So simple and delicious–thank you for posting this! (I always have all of these ingredients on hand.)
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Susan! Have a great day!
Rob
WOW!!! Just WOW!!! This is simply amazing!! Once I tweaked a couple of things, I got it to taste just like, and have the consistency, I’m used to getting in fancy Italian restaurants!! I can’t believe how simple, and YUMMY this is!! The nutmeg really makes it pop! 😀
Here’s a funny thing: I didn’t read closely and see that this is for 6 servings, so I have been eating the whole thing every time, haha!! I ran the macros, and even doing that, adding 100g of mushrooms, and 200g of roasted chicken breast, and using konjac fettucine noodles, it only comes to just over 1100 calories, and 17g net carbs! Since I do intermittent fasting, and tend to only have 1 large meal, with a couple of snacks per day, this fits PERFECTLY.
Thanks so much for publishing this!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Rob! Have a great day!
Cara
Do you think I could use this Alfredo sauce to make a Tuna mornay? (Leaving out the garlic) I’ve tried one keto version of tuna mornay before and really didn’t like it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cara, I haven’t tried it but I’m sure you could! Let me know how it goes if you do!
Allison P.
Fantastic! Tips: 1. use high quality Parmesan (not the green jar, common brand). I’ve made it with both kinds and I recommend the high quality, REAL Parmesan. 2. Serve over zucchini ribbons (shave a zucchini with a potato peeler to achieve these) for a fettucini alfredo replacement. 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing your tips with us, Allison!
Ginger
I can’t wait to try this! I’m going to cook it ahead of time and then refrigerate it. I will use it as the sauce for my Cali’flour pizza crusts. I’ll be adding shredded chicken, bacon, mushrooms, spinach and of course, cheese!
Do you think it will be an issue if I use cold sauce on the crust?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Ginger! That sounds delicious. The sauce is just thicker when cold, so might be more difficult to spread, but otherwise it’s fine.
Cristina Franco
Love the Alfredo sauce! Even my kids love it. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love that, Cristina! Have a great day!
Deanna
I subbed bacon grease for the butter and we crumbled bacon into the sauce. Bacon Alfredo!!!! It was really yummy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love that you added bacon, Deanna! Please come back again soon!
Katie
How long do you think this would keep in the fridge? Thanks~ 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Katie, It keeps for a few days for sure, maybe up to about a week. Just reheat slowly because it can separate with temperature shock.
Buffie
I’m thinking of making it and just eating it! Is that bad? Sounds delicious. Have had alfredo in years!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Go for it, Buffie! I hope you like it!
Destiny
I’m thinking about adding sun dried tomatoes to the sauce and pouring it over some cooked chicken or shrimp and zoodles. Yum! Thank you for the recipe. 😉
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Destiny, That sounds amazing! I love sun-dried tomatoes. I even have a recipe for making them yourself here.
Stephanie, One Caring Mom
This looks absolutely delicious. I need to go get some cream so I can make this. Alfredo is one of my absolutely favorite sauces and homemade is always the best!
Tamara Iverson
Super easy to make. I used salted butter and 1tsp of sea salt. Came out perfect and the whole family enjoyed it over spaghetti squash with grilled chicken.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love that you served it with spaghetti squash and chicken, Tamara! YUM!
Keva
Easy recipe that resulted in a delicious sauce!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks so much, Keva! Thanks for stopping by!
Kim Smyth
I can’t wait to try this. I want to find your chicken Alfredo with Shirataki noodles recipe, but have been unable to find it again. Can you send me a link, I promise to make it and share how good it was on my blog. I tried your cinnamon mug cake this morning…yummy!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kim, My chicken alfredo recipe is with spaghetti squash. I’m glad you liked the cinnamon mug cake!
cindi jenkins
This sauce is amazing . never again will I buy jar again! I used this over garlic zoodles and shrimp. Better then any I’ve ever tried and so easy to make! Thank-you for sharing.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love that, Cindi! Thanks for stopping by!
Yvonne Rodriguez
This was delicious! I didn’t realize how easy it is to make. I did add 1 cup of shredded Parmesan and the flavor was amazing! Thank You!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Yvonne!
Jennifer
Can you make this and freeze it?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jennifer, Yes, you can. Just thaw before reheating, and then heat over low heat while stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
Kathy
Oh….My…Word…. made this for dinner tonight and just like all other reviews it WAS amazing!!!!! I did add some fresh baby spinach, sautéed mushrooms and a roasted red pepper. Served with grilled chicken breasts on top of spaghetti squash. A hit at my house.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kathy! I am so happy you loved this, thanks for stopping by!
Raquel Dishman
I’m thinking of adding spinach and artichoke hearts.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Raquel! That sounds delicious.
Debi
I buy minced garlic in a jar, what measurements would I use in place of the fresh garlic cloves. This recipe sounds great and looks very easy to make. At least this way you know exactly what is in the Alfredo sauce. Thanks for sharing
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Debi, For the jar kind, usually a clove of garlic is 1/2 tsp. So, you’d need 3 tsp or 1 tbsp of the minced garlic from a jar.
Kori
If I want to use Nutmeg, how much would be needed?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kori, You can adjust to taste to your liking. Start with just a little bit, maybe 1/8 or 1/4 tsp, and adjust from there.
Lachelle
Hi! I made this and had to run out the door- my husband said it was delicious! When I tried re-heating on the stove, it separated and I can’t get it back to where it was!! How would you suggest it be re-heated if it separates? I didn’t microwave it for this reason.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lachelle, I’m so glad you liked the sauce! Sorry it separated later. Try reheating over lower heat and stir constantly as you do. If a sauce already separated, sometimes running it through a blender can bring it back together, but it doesn’t always work.
Tiffany Johnson
This was super easy and super yummy. I mixed parmesan and cheddar for my recipe. Had a question about nutrition though. You have 3g total carb, 3g net carb and 3g protein. If that’s actually correct protein would cancel out the carb and the net carb would be zero. Please clarify. Thx
Tiffany Johnson
Never mind! I’m thinking fiber while reading protein. The carb count looks correct. Guess I’m dreaming over here about this yummy sauce.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tiffany, I’m glad you liked it! Protein does not cancel out carbs. Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber and erythritol.
Andrea
Can I use a bit of half and half if I don’t have enough HWC?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Andrea! That should be fine. It might change the nutritional information a bit, but I bet it tastes delicious!
Jill
Can you double the recipe
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Absolutely, Jill! I hope you like it!
Sherrie leding
I fixed this for dinner tonight and added leftover rotiisseried chicken. I did have to thin it with a little more cream, but not much. I served it over cooked broccoli and it was so good.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love your convenient tip, Sherrie! Thanks for stopping by!
Raquel
This Alfredo sauce is AMAZING. I ate it over spaghetti squash. That was fantastic. Next time I will try it over the zoodles. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Racquel! I am so happy you loved it! Have a great day!
Jen
Hi there! Do you think this recipe would work with almond milk instead of HWC? I’m allergic to anything that comes from a cow. So basically, a vegan version (except for the cheese).
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jen! You can definitely try it, but it would probably be too thin. You can try coconut cream for a vegan version!
Gaston
This sauce is so delicious! Super easy and quick to throw together with items that are usually on hand. We toss with spiralized zucchini and sliced lemon pepper chicken. The nutmeg is essential to achieving an authentic flavor.
A comment about the net carb count: I believe it’s around 2.5g to 3 net carbs per serving. Heavy cream is 0.4g carbohydrates per tbsp. With 1.5 cups (24 tbsp) that’s 9.6g for all the cream in the batch. Divided 6 ways that’s 1.6g of carbs from the cream alone. Add 0.9g carb per clove of garlic and around 0.25g carbs for every tbsp of Parmesan and you total out to just under 3 net carbs.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Gaston, Thank you – I’m so glad you liked it. I love it with zucchini noodles, too. Thank you for the breakdown on the carb count. You are right! There was a minor rounding issue and it’s now fixed.
Ellen
Made this tonight with Cajun Seasoned Fresh Shrimp, mushrooms and added Cajun Hard Cheese too, served over zoodles……so so good.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Ellen! That sounds awesome!
sarah
Just made this recipe…so good! Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks so much, Sarah! Have a great day!
Zachary
I made this last night without the nutmeg, 3 garlic cloves, and probably another 1/4 cup of parmesan. Seasoned the precooked shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, roasted garlic powder, and onion powder. Cooked it in coconut oil. OMG, THAT SAUCE WAS AMAZING!!!! Also, the hint of coconut on the shrimp was a wonderful twist.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Zachary!
Michael Roberson
How is this recipe low carb with all of the heavy cream?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Michael, Heavy cream has very little carbs, less than a gram per tablespoon.
Julie
Heavy cream is a low carb staple! Fat good, carbs bad!
Triple
I do not have HWC, can I use milk and cream cheese or some other alternative?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi there, I haven’t tried that combination. It has come to mind before but in my opinion the tart flavor of cream cheese is not ideal for alfredo sauce. Regular milk would also increase the carbs. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Carol
Can you make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carol, Yes, you can! Make sure to stir well when you reheat to prevent curdling.
Nick
Garlic has up to 18 carbs per clove. There’s no way the nutritional information on this is correct.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Nick, You might be thinking about the entire bulb. A clove of garlic has 1g total carbs with a little fiber, so 0.9g net carbs. The nutrition info on the recipe card is correct.
Pete
I used mince garlic to control the portion of carbs.
Shannon
Awesome! Just made it and I want to drink it. Lol
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Shannon!
Rachel
Would mozzarella cheese work ok in place of Parmesan?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rachel, No, I don’t think so.
Lynn Tremblay
Tried this the first time for dinner tonight. Pleasantly surprised. It is delicious. Highly recommend.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Lynn!
Lisa Kirkman
What does everyone serve it over? I can’t have pasta unfortunately.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash are our favorites. Try this chicken alfredo.
Renea McClintock
Wow! I just made this sauce last night. It was amazing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Renea!
Emma
This is the same recipe I use! It’s so good. I will usually add a few strips of chopped roasted red bell pepper in a jar. It will add a small amount to the carb total but it’s so yummy!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Emma! Adding roasted bell pepper sounds delicious!
Nicole
How is this yummy sauce less then 1 net carb???! I love it but that seems so crazy to me!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Nicole! I love it, too.
Mandi
Would this sauce be okay to use in a Crock Pot? I’m wanting to make a Tuscan chicken dish that requires Alfredo sauce, but the store bought have ingredients I don’t need. I was thinking to make it the night before and use it the next day in the Crock Pot. Please let me know what you think. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mandi, Yes, absolutely! Just to clarify, I haven’t tried actually making the sauce in the Crock Pot so am not sure about that part, but once you have the sauce ready, you can definitely use it in any Crock Pot recipe. 🙂