The Best Way to Improve Jarred Alfredo Sauce
Transform bland store-bought Alfredo sauce into a rich, creamy sauce with butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and simple seasonings. This easy upgrade takes just 15 minutes and tastes much closer to homemade.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
Base
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 16 oz alfredo sauce
Flavor Boosters
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley finely chopped
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 cups chicken cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Stir in the Alfredo sauce. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne (if using). Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and creamy.
- Stir in the parsley and cooked chicken, if desired. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-grated cheese.
- Add a splash of heavy cream if you'd like an even creamier sauce.
- Broccoli, spinach and mushrooms are delicious additions.
- Thin the sauce with a little chicken broth or milk if it becomes too thick.
- Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.If you only have time for one upgrade, sauté fresh garlic in butter before adding the Alfredo sauce, then stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Those two simple ingredients make the biggest difference in flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1540mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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