Description
This creamy garlic Alfredo sauce recipe delivers a rich, velvety texture with a perfect balance of garlic and Parmesan flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy and delicious sauce to elevate your favorite pasta dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons salted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the base ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream. Stir continuously until all the ingredients have melted and blended into a smooth mixture.
- Add seasoning and cheese: Stir in the garlic powder and grated Parmesan cheese, continuing to mix until the cheese has melted completely and the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.
- Finish and serve: Remove the saucepan from heat, season the sauce with a pinch of black pepper to taste, and serve the warm Alfredo sauce immediately over your favorite cooked pasta. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- If the sauce thickens too much, thin it out with a splash of milk or additional cream.
- To enhance the garlic flavor, you can substitute garlic powder with freshly minced garlic sautéed in butter before adding the cream cheese and cream.
- Serve immediately for best texture as the sauce thickens upon cooling.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a little added cream to regain its creamy consistency.
