Easy Quick and Best Alfredo Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this **Easy Quick and Best Alfredo Sauce**, a rich, velvety classic made in just 13 minutes! Crafted with a handful of everyday ingredients like unsalted butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, and cream cheese, this recipe delivers a perfectly creamy texture without the need for complicated techniques. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan cheese lends it an irresistible savory flavor while a touch of black pepper and salt enhance every bite. Ideal for draping over pasta, grilled chicken, or sautéed vegetables, this versatile sauce is a game-changer for busy weeknight dinners or indulgent weekend feasts. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and in no time, you’ll have a restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce that will elevate any dish. Perfect for when you’re craving something fast, simple, and utterly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to ensure the mixture is smooth.
Add the softened cream cheese and whisk until fully melted and combined with the cream.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce. Continue to stir until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will thicken the sauce slightly.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta, grilled chicken, or vegetables. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.0 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.0 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2226 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 983 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
