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Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese

Rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce with cream cheese, butter, heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This easy Alfredo sauce comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for fettuccine, chicken, shrimp, vegetables and your favorite pasta recipes.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian-American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter cut in chunks
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter, heavy cream and cream cheese over medium heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes and add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and Parmesan.
  • Whisk until mixture is creamy. Add to favorite dish or let cool and pour into sealed containers.

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Notes

This recipe makes enough sauce for about 1 pound of cooked pasta.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts much more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese and creates the creamiest sauce.
  • Keep the heat at a gentle simmer after adding the Parmesan to prevent a grainy sauce.
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Thin the sauce with a splash of milk, heavy cream or reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    Megan's Tip: Freshly grated Parmesan and gentle heat are the two biggest secrets to creating a silky, restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce every time.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1044IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg
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