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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.
This was amazinggg!!!! Best Alfredo sauce ever! Would you say this makes about 16 servings?
It depends on how much sauce each person loves on their dish. I like to say 8 to 10 people but I think it could stretch to 16 depending on adults and kids. Hope that helps! XOXO
Really good thanks i added a pinch of nutmeg and a splash of marsala wine.. I also used whole raw milk. very easy and very quick! Tasty, easy,fast ..the moms trifecta!!
I always use shredded Parmesan cheese and it is amazing ! Love this recipe 🙂
I always use shredded Parmesan cheese and it’s amazing !!!
Alfredo sauce was a huge hit eith the hubby. The flavors are well balanced and ut makes the perfect amount for 1 pound of pasta. Love ut. Thanks for sharing.
OMG!!! Alyssa. This is true to the name. HE BEST ALFREDO RECIPE EVER!!!! I will admit I was a jar or packet sauce girl myself. One day I used water instead of milk for the packet sauce, I guess 8 was so irked and tired from work I didn’t pay attention. I quickly searched for a recipe and yours came up first. I had all the ingredients and WHAM!!!! NEVER GOING BACK!!!
I absolutely love this recipe!! Its so easy and super tasty. I have passed this recipe on to quite a few people.
Hello! I was wondering if you have ever made this sauce and froze it? If so, did you do anything different to it?
Thank you!!
Hannah
This sauce is not good for refrigerating long days at a time. It is not good in the freezer too. It will last in the fridge for about 2-4 days. Hope that helps! XOXO
Why is it that it doesn’t last? What happens to it?
It will separate and it does not last as long as a shelf life. We have never had it last longer than 2 days but it will go sour and spoil.
This was delicious! Thank you for sharing. It’ll be the only version of alfredo sauce I ever use from now on. Puts packet/jar sauce to shame.
You should use Parmesan Regianno, not just Parmesan. Also I like to add creme sherry just a shot.
A+++++ it was perfect and easy my fave is fettucine alfredo and this was truly the best recipe
This was awesome sauce!
Made this up and mixed with pasta and our leftover Christmas ham, and the whole family loved it!
Going to be trying Alfredo Italian Sausage tonight, but really, anything that would be good with alfredo sauce will be wonderful with this. So easy, too! Thanks Alyssa!
I see you have it in a jar. Can you make it ahead, refrigerate and reheat it and then pour over pasta?
No, unfortunately it will not last long with storing. Thanks for following along with me! XOXO
My son kept asking that I make chicken fettuccine but I couldn’t recall exactly how to make my Alfredo sauce being that it had been years since I last made. While searching for a yummy recipe I came across this one and boy o boy was my family happy!!!! This recipe is soooooi Delicious and Iso easy to make. And it’s much creamer. Tastier and lighter than my previous recipe thet was made with cream of chicken and cream of mushroom. I followed the instructions and added chopped chicken from a whole roaster. YUMMY!!! This will be my go to recipe for Alfredo sauce. This recipe is definitely the BEST that I’ve ever had! 5 STAR ⭐️
This was amazing! Very decadent and definitely a once in a while treat but oh so good.
You’re right…. I will never use alfredo sauce from a jar again!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It was delicious!!!
About how much does this make?