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Creamy Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese

A rich, velvety homemade Alfredo sauce made with cream cheese, parmesan, and heavy cream for the ultimate pasta comfort dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Slowly whisk in heavy cream.
  6. Add parmesan cheese and stir until creamy.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  8. Toss cooked pasta in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  9. Garnish with parsley and parmesan before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use freshly grated parmesan and softened cream cheese. Serve immediately.