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Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This easy homemade Alfredo sauce is buttery, cheesy, and decadently creamy—made with heavy cream, Parmesan, and a hint of garlic. It’s ready in under 15 minutes and perfect over fettuccine, penne, or even drizzled on roasted veggies. Way better than store-bought, this classic white sauce is pure comfort in a bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 ounces of cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Continue whisking until well combined.
  5. Add the Parmesan cheese gradually and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/alfredo-sauce-recipe/

Notes

• Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.
• Don’t let it boil—gentle simmering keeps it creamy, not grainy.