Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce
This creamy Alfredo sauce is a quick and easy way to enjoy a rich and comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best flavor.
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Fettuccine
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- Microwave the cream cheese in 20-30 second intervals until it is very soft and easy to incorporate into the sauce.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add butter, softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and minced garlic. Stir with a spoon or whisk to melt the butter and cream cheese fully into the cream.
- Allow the sauce to gently bubble and reduce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese, letting it melt into the sauce for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the pan from heat once the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce is thickened.
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of hot pasta water before draining the pasta to loosen it.
Serving
- Toss the drained fettuccine with the Alfredo sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
To elevate your Alfredo sauce, consider serving it with garlic bread and a simple green salad. You can also add grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp.