easy alfredo sauce

This quick and easy Alfredo sauce will rock your pasta! It's lusciously creamy and 100 times better than the store bought variety!

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

oz dry fettuccine noodles

parmesan cheese

cream

evaporated milk

lemon juice

tsp dried [or fresh!] parsley

garlic powder

tsp salt

black pepper (to taste)

an optional drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Whether you're making this dish for one, two, or four, the instructions are all the same!

Grab a small pot and cook noodles according to the package's directions. I undercook mine [barely] by a minute or two since they will spend a few extra minutes in the sauce.

While they simmer away, measure out the remaining ingredients.

Once the noodles are al-dente and tender, remove the water [drain, strain, whatever!] and reduce heat to medium-low [about a 4 on the dial].

Add the noodles back to the pot and pour in the remainder of your ingredients.

Stir constantly with a fork until the sauce thickens [approx 5 minutes if you're serving one and 5-10 minutes for larger batches]. If you're staring at a pot full of liquid for a few minutes there, don't be alarmed. It will thicken by the end. If you're a bit impatient you can try upping the heat a tad but [as I've found out the hard way] higher heat means increased risk of burning, so you'll want to stir incessantly and watch it like a hawk.

Once it's thick and creamy, grab a teeny bite to taste test.

Feel free to add extra garlic [I have a heavy hand with the stuff], parsley, salt, pepper an even some cayenne pepper for a little zing!

Serve piping hot and enjoy immediately!

optional: top with a teeny drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving and, if you're feeling feisty, a little extra grated parm and parsley. Veggies also make a fantabulous addition if I do say so myself =) As does garlicky grilled/sauteed shrimp or coconut shrimp. It's straight up to die for with shrimp!

This light Alfredo sauce is full of flavour, ready in 20 minutes, and much lighter then the real thing. It&#x27;s so good you&#x27;ll never miss the cream and cheese!

Light Alfredo Sauce

(225 grams) pasta (I used fettuccine)

butter

garlic,

all-purpose flour

milk (I used 2%)

thyme

oregano

salt

pepper

Cook the pasta according to the package directions...

Cook the pasta according to the package directions in a large pot of boiling water.  Drain.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat,...

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.

Add the garlic and cook, stirring for about...

Add the garlic and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Whisk in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly,...

Whisk in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until it is lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until it...

Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until it is incorporated and smooth.

Add the thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and parmesan...

Add the thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and parmesan and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Reduce the heat to a low simmer until...

Reduce the heat to a low simmer until the pasta is ready.

This rich and creamy Alfredo Sauce is so easy to prepare using simple ingredients.  Ready in just 20 minutes!

Easy Alfredo Sauce

unsalted butter

garlic

(8 ounce) package cream cheese (cubed)

Italian seasoning

black pepper

milk

Parmesan cheese (6 ounces)

Melt butter in a medium saucepan (or large saute pan) over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Add cream cheese cubes, Italian seasoning and pepper. Whisk to smooth out large lumps. Slowly pour in milk, about ¼ cup at a time, while continuing to whisk.

Add Parmesan cheese while continuing to whisk until smooth. Continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, or until sauce reaches desired thickness. Please note that sauce will continue to thicken as it cools once removed from heat. 

Toss with your favorite cooked and drained pasta.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce is rich, delicious, and whips up in minutes. Use it on pastas, pizzas, or as a dipping sauce!

Alfredo Sauce Recipe

chicken broth, (low-sodium)

tsp minced garlic

salt and pepper

heavy whipping cream

Parmesan cheese, (freshly grated)

Add milk, broth and garlic to the skillet on LOW-MEDIUM heat. Add salt and pepper.

Add heavy cream and Parmesan to the sauce and whisk until combined.

Simmer for a few additional minutes until the sauce thickens.

A quick and easy alfredo sauce recipe made with only 4 ingredients. This creamy pasta sauce is a classic Italian-American weeknight staple that the whole family loves!

Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Pasta of choice,

(1 stick) butter

heavy cream

salt and black pepper,

Fill a large pot halfway with water. Bring...

Fill a large pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then add pasta and cook for the recommended amount of time on its packaging.

While the pasta is boiling, in a medium...

While the pasta is boiling, in a medium saucepan or large saute pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, and stir to ensure the garlic doesn't burn. Saute for one minute, you want the garlic to smell fragrant, then stir in the heavy cream.

Let cream come to a simmer, not a...

Let cream come to a simmer, not a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the cream.

Add in the parmesan cheese and stir well,...

Add in the parmesan cheese and stir well, the sauce should be smooth. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally to ensure the sauce is smooth and thickening.

Season with the kosher salt and black pepper...

Season with the kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve immediately, pouring over the prepared pasta and...

Serve immediately, pouring over the prepared pasta and tossing in a serving bowl..

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A quick and easy alfredo sauce recipe made with only 4 ingredients. This creamy pasta sauce is a classic Italian-American weeknight staple dish that the whole family loves!

If you&#x27;re a big fan of classic Italian comfort food, you&#x27;ll love this Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe! It uses only 6 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to make and is perfect on anything from fettuccine to chicken to shrimp.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper,

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This is the best simple and creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe that you will ever make! This is a tried and true family recipe that we have been making for years and years and everyone agrees it is the BEST Alfredo Sauce!

The Best Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe

An easy recipe for creamy Alfredo sauce made with half and half that comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Easy Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half

garlic (minced)

cream cheese

half and half

nutmeg (optional)

pasta (your favorite)

Cook the pasta following the instructions on the box. Meanwhile, make the sauce.

Over medium heat, melt the butter while stirring it around the pan. Once melted, add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.

Add the cream cheese, and stir it around to melt it. Slowly pour in the half and half, and keep whisking to combine the ingredients in the pan.

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Parmesan cheese in batches, along with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Continue stirring to combine it into a sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.

Combine the pasta with the Alfredo sauce and serve immediately.

I love how rich and creamy this alfredo sauce is. Making it with the half and half is a nice touch. It's really good!

Love this recipe, I tried this Sauce earlier today and its so delicious, thanks for sharing

Wow - I never tried alfredo sauce with half and half, but the recipe turned out great! It was creamy and delicious - I even added the nutmeg!

Delicious! I love alfredo, but it's so calorie heavy - it never occurred to me to use half and half instead of cream, but it worked really well and was delicious!

It's so simple and quick. I love the pinch of nutmeg; it gives it the just-right flavour.

This sauce is AMAZING! So quick and easy, I'll never make it any other way!

Thank you for this recipe. Could I use heavy whipping cream instead of Half and Half?

I was no sure about the 10 minutes, I mean, can it be that easy? Well, IT IS!! I always thought that Alfredo sauce was complicated. Not with this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

I tried this a couple weeks ago and used protein pasta for added protein. 10/10 would make again it was super affordable.

This recipe was absolutely perfect!! I ran out of milk and wasn't sure what I could use for my alfredo sauce, it turned out AMAZING! I think I prefer using half and half instead! Thanks for sharing.

Thick, easy to make and delicious, thank you!

Delicious recipe and fast to make!  I love veggies so I always add cauliflower, carrots and broccoli to mine for a vegetarian twist! Yum!!!

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How to Make Alfredo Sauce. This homemade alfredo sauce is rich, creamy, and the perfect pair for pasta for a crowd-pleasing meal. Best of all, it comes together in just 10 minutes.

Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

If you are intimidated by making your own pasta sauce, this Easy Alfredo Sauce is for you! This sauce comes together in minutes and is basically fool proof!
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oz cream cheese

fettuccine noodles ((or pasta of choice))

Combine

In a pan, combine the cream cheese, milk, Parmesan, butter, garlic powder and pepper.

Melt

Over medium-low heat, heat the mixture until it all melts and comes together, whisking often. Keep warm.

Cook Pasta

If serving with fettuccini noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil, then salt generously. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente.

Drain

Before draining the pasta, take a mug full of the pasta water and set is aside. Drain the pasta and return the pasta to the pot.

Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta, using the pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce, until the pasta is coated.

Serve

That is awesome sauce!  It's a keeper!  Thank you for sharing!  

Delish!

Hey ... wanted to follow up and let you know I made this white sauce. Oh. My. Lord. I only had 1/2 the amt of cream cheese so I added some sr. cream to make up the rest. All four burners on the stove were taken, so I heated it in the microwave. It was sublime. Truly, truly outstanding! Forget traditional white sauces; I'm sticking with this one. I'm sitting around thinking of things that I could put it on ... including just licking the spoon. YUM!

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