5 Ingredient Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
5 Ingredient Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Description
The recipe builds flavor by browning garlic in melted butter, then melting cream cheese into the pan. Although the cream cheese forms lumps at first, slowly whisking in milk smooths it out to a creamy consistency. Parmesan cheese is incorporated last to enrich the sauce with a nutty, salty note.
After the sauce is prepared, cooked pasta is added directly to the pan and gently tossed to coat every strand. Optionally, green peas can be stirred in and warmed through to add a subtle sweetness and vegetable element to the dish.
This Alfredo sauce is best served immediately to maintain its creamy texture. Using real Parmesan cheese rather than powdered ensures authentic flavor and smooth melting. The dish suits a comforting weeknight meal and pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter salted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2/3 cream cheese 8 oz. package
- 2 cups milk
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 servings your choice of pasta (we like fettuccine noodles)
- 1 cup green peas thawed ( optional, frozen
Instructions
- Prepare 4 servings of your favorite pasta according to the package directions while preparing this sauce!
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and fry the garlic in it until browned. Add in the cream cheese and melt.
- The cream cheese will be lumpy, but whisk in the milk slowly and cook until smooth.
- Add in the Parmesan cheese and cook until smooth again. IF you want to add a cup of peas - this is the time to do so! Cook until the peas are warmed through.
- Add in the 4 servings of pasta - right into the pan! - and swirl around to cover with the Alfredo sauce.
- Divide onto 4 plates and serve!
Notes
- Use authentic grated Parmesan cheese instead of powdered for better flavor and smoothness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1355IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 14.9mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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