How to Make Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian sauce that is creamy, rich, and full of flavor. It’s the perfect accompaniment to many different dishes, from pasta to chicken to vegetables. While traditional Alfredo sauce can be a bit time-consuming to make, this quick and easy recipe cuts down on the prep and cook time while still delivering all the deliciousness of the original.

Whether you’re looking to whip up a last-minute dinner or just want to satisfy a craving for comfort food, this Quick...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper. 
  • Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly. Thin with milk if cooked too long.
  • Toss with hot pasta to serve.
  • Nutrition

    648 cal.

    • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 36g
    • Cholesterol: 170mg
    • Sodium: 1030mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 667mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 326mg