Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Alfredo sauce recipe with cream cheese, turning your pasta nights into gourmet experiences. This easy-to-follow recipe combines rich cream cheese, garlic-infused butter, and freshly grated Parmesan for a velvety sauce that perfectly clings to fettuccine. Ideal for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish guarantees restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gradually add the heavy cream while stirring continuously until well combined.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 655mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg