Homemade Alfredo Sauce
User Reviews
3.9
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Description
Homemade Alfredo Sauce is built on slowly heated heavy cream and butter melted together with cream cheese and minced garlic, producing a creamy base. Parmesan cheese is whisked in last off heat, melting smoothly into the sauce for cheesy depth, balanced with salt and pepper. The cream cheese helps thicken and stabilize the sauce, giving it a velvety feel.
The sauce is rich and smooth, making it a classic accompaniment for pasta dishes. Its mild garlic and cheese profile allow it to complement various pastas, chicken, and breadsticks.
You can adjust the sauce quantity to coat more pasta if a less saucy dish is preferred. Use freshly shredded or store-bought shredded Parmesan over powdered forms to preserve texture and flavor. The sauce is best served immediately to keep its creamy consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add the cream, butter, creaeam cheese, a and garlic to a sauce pan over medium heat and heat, stirring often, until the cream cheese has fully melted and the sauce is hot.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Continue whisking until cheese has fully melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This sauce generously coats one pound of pasta but can be stretched to cover up to one and a half pounds depending on preference.
- Reserve some sauce for dipping breadsticks or drizzling over cooked chicken if desired.
- Use freshly shredded or pre-shredded Parmesan cheese instead of powdered cheese for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1444IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 436mg | 44% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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