Description
Creamy and dreamy, this Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce transforms any pasta dish into a luxurious experience. With rich flavors of garlic and parmesan enveloped in a velvety texture, this sauce is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, it promises to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream (at least 36% fat)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 12 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne recommended)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté garlic: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Lower heat and incorporate cream cheese and heavy cream; stir until smooth, about three minutes.
- Add parmesan: Gradually whisk in grated parmesan until melted, stirring for about two minutes until thickened.
- Season and combine: Season with salt and black pepper; toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra parmesan or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like basil or parsley. You can include sautéed vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.