Description
Creamy and indulgent, this Alfredo sauce recipe with cream cheese is your go-to for a quick yet luxurious pasta dish. Perfectly paired with any pasta or veggies, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously until well combined.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese and let simmer until thickened.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm over your favorite pasta or vegetables.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating garlic powder or Italian herbs.
- Add spinach or broccoli for a nutritious veggie boost.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg