Description
A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made with cream cheese, perfect for pasta or as a base for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate cream cheese and stir continuously until creamy.
- Add heavy cream gradually, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper; add herbs if desired.
- Serve over pasta, grilled chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
Maintain gentle heat to keep the sauce smooth; avoid overheating to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Alfredo sauce, cream cheese sauce, pasta sauce, comfort food, Italian cuisine