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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!
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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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This is the best Alfredo Sauce I’ve ever had! Do make sure you use freshly grated Parmesan. This tastes like it came from the best Italian restaurant you have ever eaten at. Thank you so much Shari for sharing this recipe. It will be a family favorite for a very long time!!!
This is an amazing recipe. Hands down the best tasting alfredo my family has ever had. Thank you so much for Shari g this! It literally should be trademarked! Fir anyone who just happens upon this, trust me. It is so easy to make. Just follow the directions. This is definitely one you will make over and over again. You’ll never want a restaurant version again! 5 stars!
Bar far the best always sharing this recipe. My kids and husband say this the best Alfredo they had!!!
I love this alfredo sauce recipe. Every once in awhile I add a little bit of lemon zest to change it up. Thank you!
How much pasta do I need for this recipe?
This recipe can use a package of pasta. It depends on how much each person will be using per plate.
This is the most amazing recipe ever. My kids love it! Most of all my mom. When she was going through chemo everything she tried to eat tasted like metal. Except for this! Every time I was there to visit she would ask me to make it for her. Unfortunately she lost her battle with cancer last November but at least I was able to give her something that she could enjoy eating!
Taste was good but it was too thin and runny even though I followed the recipe to t just subbed with milk because I had no cream. I thought with all that Cream
Cheese and real Parmesan, not the powdered stuff, that it would be fine but I was a bit sad to find all those premium ingredients gave me an inferior consistancy, we family of three gobbled it up anyhow, the flavour was good and I added white meat chicken and shrimp which is my favourite way to have Linguine Alfredo, yummy
It was runny because u used milk i stead of heavy whipping cream.
Milk will always make it thinner. The heavy cream would have thickened it. I would suggest maybe adding a little flour next time and it should thicken it right up.
It’s because you used milk, you can’t sub out the cream! Remake it with the cream, big difference!
So yummy and creamy. Very flavorful and mixes well together; it’s not too “anything” (salty, herby, etc.) quick and easy too! Thank you!
Great sauce. Would you say serving size is a quarter of a cup?
For this sauce a serving size is about 1/2 cup.
This recipe was amazing! I quartered the recipe because I was just feeding my boyfriend and I, and from someone who barely cooks this was so easy to make. It was so good I’m going to make it again this week, my boyfriend said it was better than alfredo sauces he’s had at restaurants! Thanks for sharing!
I made this for the first time and it turned out wonderful! I did make the mistake of making way more than I needed. It goes a long way!
Bruh! I quadrupled the recipe…added crab meat. Aaaaah….heaven!
What an easy and awesome Alfredo sauce! Thanks for sharing!
Just made this today. I was skeptical because I’ve tried a few alfrado sauces already with lackluster, flavorless results. Now this recipe ? AMAZING and SUPER EASY to make!!! Definitely one to store and repeat often in pastas or for dipping! #delish
Loved this recipe. I subbed out the cream with half and half. My teenagers loved it .
My teenage son likes to cook and made this sauce one night for dinner. I honestly didn’t think I even liked alfredo sauce having tried some in the past but this sauce was amazing. We both have make it a few more times since that first time and will continue to do so. Thanks for a great recipe.
Thanks for the Gluten Free recipe. I LOVE Alfredo Sauce and was happy to have this recipe. I will add to my Gluten Free Noodles with Grilled Chicken. ?
Just found this recipe, AMAZING!! Browned 4 halved chicken breasts, added saute’d mushrooms, covered in more Parmesan and Mozzarella, and baked for 30 min at 375. Delicious!! My new go to Alfredo!!!