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Bowl of homemade Alfredo sauce made from scratch

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

A quick and easy homemade Alfredo sauce recipe that transforms pasta into a decadent delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup cream cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter Unsalted
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
  4. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve over pasta or as a sauce for your favorite dish.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat gently over low heat to avoid clumping. Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach for variation. For a lighter option, mix cream cheese with Greek yogurt.