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The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Ever!

This is the most creamy and delicious homemade alfredo sauce that you will ever make! It's a tried and true recipe that will take all of your favorite pasta dishes to the next level.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian, Italian American
Keyword: Alfredo Recipe, alfredo recipes, alfredo sauce, easy alfredo sauce, homemade alfredo sauce, homemade alfredo sauce recipe, homemade white sauce, how to make homemade alfredo sauce, quick and easy alfredo
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

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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Notes

Updated on May 2, 2023
Original Post on February 18, 2016

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1522IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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