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Alfredo sauce is one of my most popular recipes EVER! This sauce is ultra creamy and belongs on everything. It’s so much better than store-bought and only takes 20 minutes to make!
A Reader’s Review
This was BY FAR the best alfredo recipe I have yet to find! If any of you are looking for online alfredo recipes, you can quit looking. This one is the richest/creamiest/most appetizing one I’ve found yet. I’ve trialed with several and this one beats them all. EXCELLENT recipe!! My husband cannot stop talking about how much ‘better’ my alfredo is this time!
Why You Need to Make This Alfredo Sauce Today!
- It’s so good, I eat it with a spoon! I “test” it so many times while cooking that I’m usually full before dinner even starts. It’s that creamy, cheesy, and irresistible.
- Cream cheese makes it next-level! This is my secret ingredient! It adds the perfect tang and smooth texture that most Alfredo sauces are missing.
- You won’t believe how simple and fast this is! It tastes fancy, but it’s so easy. One pan, a few ingredients, and 20 minutes later, you’re a dinner hero.
Ingredients Needed
- Different Cheese: To switch up the flavor, use half Romano cheese or Asiago cheese instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Do I have to use cream cheese? You can omit the cream cheese, but I suggest replacing it with 1/2 cup of additional heavy cream.
- Fresh or canned Parmesan? Freshly grated Parmesan is a must! The stuff in a can will make the sauce grainy, and the pre-shredded kind will end up very clumpy.
- Can I substitute the heavy Cream? You can use milk or half & half instead. The sauce will be lighter, but still tasty.
- Make it spicy! You can add in more spices and seasonings like red pepper flakes or paprika so your Alfredo has a little kick to it! Similar to this Cajun Alfredo pasta!
- What protein can I add? Alfredo sauce goes so well with chicken or shrimp.
How to Make Alfredo Sauce from Scratch
Not only does this Alfredo sauce use simple, everyday ingredients, but it also comes together in minutes.
- Melt: Add the butter, cream, and cream cheese to a medium pan and whisk over medium heat until melted.
- Whisk: Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and whisk until combined. Make sure to whisk it together rather than stirring with a spatula. This will help your Alfredo sauce not to separate.
- Gradually Add Cheese: Continue to whisk until smooth before gradually adding the Parmesan cheese. (Overheating can cause the cheese to break and turn clumpy. Keep the heat low, stir gently, and avoid boiling. For best results, add the Parmesan off heat to help it melt smoothly.)
- Simmer and Serve: Bring to a simmer and whisk for about 3-5 minutes or until it thickens. Toss it with fettuccine noodles and serve immediately.
Alyssa’s Pro Tips
Want a thicker sauce? Cut the cream cheese up into cubes and add in small amounts at a time while stirring. It melts evenly and enhances the texture. If needed, whisk together 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in to thicken further.
How Many Cups Does It Yield?
When you are done making your Alfredo sauce you will be able to fill a tall canning jar. This is about 14 to 16 ounces (1 pound) of pasta or 2 cups of sauce. I like to reserve a little sauce on the side for dipping breadsticks in.
Storing Leftover Alfredo Sauce
Alfredo sauce is a favorite at our house and I know that it won’t last long, even if I double it!
- In the Fridge: Store your homemade Alfredo sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat your sauce on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often. It is best not to microwave this sauce because it can cause the sauce to break and turn oily.
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Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 pint
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese to a medium saucepan and whisk over medium heat until melted.
- Add ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Continue to whisk until smooth before gradually adding 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk for about 3-5 minutes or until it thickens. Toss it with your favorite pasta and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
made this twice. the second time without butter and used regular whipping cream and 1/3 the fat cream cheese and tasted just as yummy! it also didnt separate since no butter was used!
That is great to hear! I absolutely love Alfredo sauce! It is requested often at our house! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
Most amazing sauce, simple ingredients and simple to make, better the most restaurants, this will be my go to, I added grilled chicken, my boyfriend doesn’t like cream cheese, he never new it was in there, just commented on how creamy the sauce was, thank you, it is the best!!
Do you know the nutritional info on the sauce?
This is THE BEST alfredo sauce I’ve ever had before in my life everyone loved it thank you so much!!!!!
That is so great to hear!! We all love it in our family! It is a favorite and can be used in several ways! Thanks for sharing!! XOXO
Fabulous! I can’t wait to try more recipes
That is great to hear! Happy cooking!! XOXO
Can the alfredo sauce be made a day ahead?
My fiancee and I are considering making an Alfredo dish for our wedding. How many servings do you normally get from this. We are trying to save money by not doing catering and I love to cook. Don’t worry she will still have plenty of time to get ready as I am the Groom. Just wondering how many times I would need to multiply it.
Wowsers!!!! Absolutely yummy. My man just kept licking all the utensils while he did the dishes. I accidently added 2 cups of Parmesan cheese (I need new glasses) and needless to say it was delicious. Next time I’ll use 1 cup. I served it over steamed broccoli, chicken, and Trader Joe’s Basil Luiguine noodles.
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That is AWESOME to hear!! I LOVE comments like this!! Thank you so much for sharing!!XOXO
It is insane how good this is. I’ve been buying Rana Alfredo sauce since it’s decent and minimal with only healthy ingredients and I can’t believe how easy and good this is. I used kerrygold grass fed butter, and for parmesan I used 4C homestyle parmesan. Super delicious and still very healthy from a clean eating perspective. High calories when factoring total calories but with a pound of pasta, pound of chicken breast and 2 heads of broccoli, this is plenty for 15 servings at under 350 calories each.
I was skeptical with the cream cheese but you can’t even tell and it’s so rich and creamy.
Oh thank you so much!! I really appreciate that a lot!!
Ok I stumbled across your recipe when I was trying to figure out supper tonight. Wow!! This was amazing! As a wife of a picky husband and a mommy to a 1 1/2 year old things have to be simple and tasty. This was both. My husband told me multiple times that it was so good. My toddler even ate some. Thank you for posting. I’m now subscribed 🙂
That is awesome!! I am so happy you found me and that you loved this recipe!! It is by far one of our go-to dinner recipes and my kids love it too!! Thanks for following along with me!! Xo
Omg this is sooooo good it’s soooo rich creamy and thick just how I like it! Better than red lobster, Olive Garden, omg girl you need to sale this sauce in store or something loll
LOL!! It IS SOOO GOOD!! My family LOVES it too!! Thanks so much for your sweet remarks! Xo
Alyssa I’ve made your recipe several times & my family loves it! They tried to get me to commit to making it at least once a week !! LOL…
How many people does it feed?
Depending on what you use the Alfredo sauce on or for it usually feeds around 8-10 people. I have a few recipes that go along with this Alfredo sauce and they all serve about 8 people. Hope that helps!! It is the BEST Alfredo sauce!! My kids love it!
OMG, that was the BEST alfredo sauce I have EVER had. My daughter loved it so much that not only did she not touch her garlic bread until the very end, but she used the garlic bread to clean off her plate and her fork. It was truly awesome. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
I will NEVER buy jar alfredo again.
That is so good to hear! I am glad everyone loved it! Great job! It always feels good when the kiddos eat the food:)! Thanks for sharing! Xo
Your Recipe Critic,
Alyssa
this is a good recipe, certainly–I’ve been using it for over 20 years, having found it in a Taste of Home magazine in the mid-1990’s–and I use it all the time. Can’t stand the commercially-made junk on the market, and homemade sauce of any kind is always better.
I’m going to omit the cream cheese next time. WAY TOO THICK! Or maybe 1tbsp. Added all the pasta and had throw it out. Good recipe otherwise.
Oh man! You think so?? We just made this tonight over pasta and it was PERFECT!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Just made it and had to let you know how great this recipe is!! I added broccoli and chicken and everyone loves it!!! Delicious !!!
This alfredo sauce is amazing! It is definitely a new family favorite. I’ve tried many different recipes but this one by far outweighs any that I’ve ever made. Thank you!!!!!!
We made it tonight and had it over pasta and it is AMAZING!! We are reminded every time how good it is. I am glad you loved it too!