Description
Creamy Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese is a quick, rich, and delightful sauce that transforms any pasta dish into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat slightly and stir in the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add heavy cream while continuously stirring until well combined.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or Italian seasoning for added depth.
- Toss in sautéed vegetables for a nutritious boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg