Easy Microwave Alfredo Sauce

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (no subs!)
• 1 -2 teaspoon minced garlic (can use a bit more only if you like extreme garlic taste!)
• 1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
• 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon basil (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
• 1 -1 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 place butter and garlic in a 4-cup pyrex measuring cup.
• 2 microwave uncovered in high for 2 minutes.
• 3 remove and stir in whipping cream, nutmeg (if using) basil and black pepper.
• 4 return to the microwave uncovered on high for another 2-3 minutes, until bubbling.
• 5 remove and stir in parmesan cheese, return to the microwave for 2-3 minutes longer until thick and smooth.
• 6 season with salt and black pepper to taste.