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Best Alfredo Sauce
Alfredo sauce, with its rich and creamy blend of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, offers a luxurious and comforting flavor that transforms ordinary pasta dishes into gourmet experiences.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 oz
Calories: 545 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. When hot and frothy add garlic and cook for about 3 minutes till browning and fragrant.
- Add the garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk and heat until smooth.
- Add the parmesan cheese, stir and melt about 3 minutes till it thickens. Toss with pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
545kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 545kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.