Making a delicious homemade alfredo sauce for your gluten free fettuccine alfredo is much easier than you think. It is time to say farewell to the jarred sauce varieties and start whipping up this quick & easy gluten free alfredo recipe.

The sauce is creamy and rich, packed with garlic and fresh parmesan, and any additional protein ingredients you’d like. Ready to make the perfect gluten free alfredo sauce for your next pasta night? Double or triple this gluten free recipe if feeding a crowd!

Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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Prep 5 minutes mins

Cook 10 minutes mins

Total 15 minutes mins

One of our best homemade alfredo sauce recipes that is creamy & rich, packed with garlic and parmesan flavour in every bite. Easy to make and perfect for all your gluten free alfredo sauce recipe needs.

Servings 2 cups

Course Dinner

Ingredients

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• ▢ ½ cup butter
• ▢ 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• ▢ ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ 2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated

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Equipment

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  1 skillet

Instructions

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1. Add the butter and cream to a large skillet
   1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2. Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes
3. Whisk in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for one minute
   2 teaspoons garlic, 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted
   2 cups parmesan cheese
5. Serve immediately

Recipe Notes

The parmesan cheese will help thicken this alfredo sauce up. If it isn’t quite thick enough, allow the sauce to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

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What is Alfredo Sauce?

Traditionally known as a white cream sauce, made with only butter, heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Now commonly offering additional ingredients including garlic, seasonings, vegetables, shrimp, chicken, bacon and more. Customizing is very simple to do with endless ingredient opportunities.

Can you use shaker style grated cheese for alfredo sauce?

It is not recommended to use the shaker style grated cheese varieties when making recipes. Freshly grated parmesan cheese right off the cheese block is the best option to avoid a grainy texture to your sauce.

Is parmesan cheese gluten free?

Yes, authentic parmesan cheese is naturally gluten free as it is made from milk, salt, and rennet, which are naturally gluten free. 

However, some processed forms, such as pre-grated or shredded varieties, may contain anti-caking agents or other additives that can include gluten, and cross-contamination can also be a concern. Always check the ingredient label for gluten containing additives.

Is the jarred Classico Alfredo Pasta Sauce gluten free?

Crafted with a velvety Parmesan and cream recipe, the Classico Alfredo Pasta Sauce does not feature any gluten containing ingredients or manufacturer warnings. The product lost its gluten free certification after being acquired by Kraft-Heinz. There is no available information on whether or not Classico Pasta Sauce is gluten free at this time and is recommended to review the ingredient label before consuming.

The most reliable way to know if a specific jar of sauce is gluten free is to read the ingredients and nutrition label carefully for any gluten containing ingredients or certified gluten free statement.