Homemade Alfredo Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
516 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Description
This Alfredo sauce starts by melting butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream together while whisking to achieve a smooth consistency. Minced garlic is added for a mild aromatic note, then salt, cracked black pepper, and Italian seasoning provide a subtle herbal warmth. The sauce is allowed to thicken with continual stirring before folding in freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, which enriches flavor and adds creaminess.
Once made, the sauce can be tossed with freshly cooked pasta, especially fettuccine for classic pairing. Optional additions like shredded chicken and peas increase protein and add textural variety, turning the sauce into a complete entrée.
Sprinkling additional Parmesan on top before serving enhances the cheesy aspect and presentation. Preparing ingredients beforehand ensures smooth progress as this sauce thickens quickly.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 block
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced finely
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated/shredded
Optional
- 2 cups chicken shredded or diced, cooked
- 1 cup pea
Instructions
Make the sauce
- Melt the butter, cream cheese and cream in a saucepan, whisking until smooth.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper and italian seasoning and allow to thicken, stirring constantly - just a few minutes.
- Remove from the heat, and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese.
- Add the sauce to freshly cooked pasta of your choice
Optional
- Add shredded chicken and peas.
Serve
- Top with more shredded parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Measure and prep ingredients before starting because the sauce thickens quickly.
- Whisk continuously to keep the sauce smooth and avoid lumps.
- Fettuccine is recommended, but penne, rotini, or bowties also work well with the sauce.
- Use the best quality ingredients available for richer flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1885IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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