Description
This Alfredo sauce with cream cheese is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for a quick and comforting pasta dish!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until combined and heated through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over hot pasta and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture. Adjust milk for desired thickness. This sauce pairs beautifully with fettuccine, chicken, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg