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Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

This Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe is rich, creamy, and full of delicious flavor, yet surprisingly simple to make. Using a handful of everyday ingredients like butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, you can create a smooth and velvety sauce in just minutes. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Milk Whole or 2% — add gradually
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated recommended
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper Freshly cracked preferred

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the softened cream cheese and garlic powder. Whisk continuously until the mixture is completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
    2. Pour in the milk slowly, a little at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition to keep the sauce smooth and lump-free.
    3. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Continue stirring over medium heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
    4. Remove from heat immediately once the sauce is ready — it thickens quickly. If it becomes too thick, add a small splash of milk and stir to loosen.
    5. Toss with hot, freshly drained pasta and serve right away.

Notes

 
  • Cream cheese should be at room temperature before starting — cold cream cheese won't whisk smooth and will leave lumps in the sauce.
  • Pre-grated Parmesan from a canister contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy. Block Parmesan, freshly grated, melts much more smoothly.
  • This sauce thickens fast once the Parmesan is added, so don't step away from the stove.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of milk, stirring gently. Not recommended for freezing.
 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

 
  • Calories: 648
  • Total Carbohydrates: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg
  • Sodium: 1030mg
  • Vitamin C: 1mg
  • Calcium: 667mg
  • Iron: 1mg
  • Potassium: 326mg