Description
Creamy, rich, and utterly indulgent, this cream cheese Alfredo sauce transforms any pasta dish into a gourmet experience. Perfect for cozy nights or impressive gatherings, this easy-to-make sauce combines cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan for a velvety texture that clings beautifully to fettuccine or your pasta of choice. With just a hint of garlic and a touch of butter, each bite is a warm embrace for your taste buds. Elevate your dinner table with this delightful recipe that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until combined, then slowly add grated Parmesan while stirring continuously.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 532mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg