Description
Creamy, dreamy, and undeniably delicious, this alfredo sauce with cream cheese envelops your pasta in a rich, garlicky embrace. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing dinner guests, this easy recipe transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary dining experiences. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a velvety sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cream cheese cubes, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in spinach or grilled chicken. Swap out cream cheese for ricotta or Greek yogurt for a different flavor profile.