Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Craving creamy, dreamy Alfredo but short on time? This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 10 minutes! Our secret ingredient? Cream cheese! This unbelievably quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce, courtesy of Dawn Carter, uses pantry staples to create a rich and decadent sauce that's perfect for pasta night. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 667.5 kcal
Protein 50g
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Ingredients for Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce

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How to Make Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Whisk constantly with a wire whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper (or to taste).
  5. Remove from heat once the sauce reaches your desired consistency. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  6. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until smooth.
  7. Toss immediately with your favorite hot pasta and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

185g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce?

Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce?

Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce has approximately 667.5 calories per serving, with about 50 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 91 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce?

The key ingredients for Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce are Butter, Cream Cheese, Garlic Powder, Milk, Parmesan Cheese, Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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