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Creamy Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy alfredo sauce recipe featuring cream cheese. Bursting with flavor and velvety texture, it transforms ordinary pasta into a gourmet delight in just minutes. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this sauce is quick to prepare and utterly satisfying. Whether tossed with fettuccine or penne, each bite envelops your taste buds in rich goodness, making it a family favorite.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Kitchen: Gather all ingredients and utensils.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  3. Sauté Garlic and Butter: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  4. Add Cream Cheese and Heavy Cream: Stir in cream cheese until melted, then gradually whisk in heavy cream until combined.
  5. Incorporate Parmesan Cheese: Add grated Parmesan while stirring until melted.
  6. Season It Up: Adjust with salt and pepper, adding reserved pasta water if necessary for desired consistency.
  7. Toss Pasta: Mix cooked pasta into the sauce and serve warm.
  • Author: Emily Harrison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sauce Making
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 475
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg