creamy garlic alfredo sauce

Yes, IL
Updated on Aug 11, 2014

Besides pasta, this sauce is great on steamed veggies, a base for white pizza, and a wonderful seafood topper. Then again, I'm all for eating it with a loaf of warm Italian bread like you would fondue. This sauce will make you famous.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, up to 2 teaspoons
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - salt to taste

How To Make creamy garlic alfredo sauce

  • Step 1
    In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat-do not brown it or burn it.
  • Step 2
    Add cream cheese whisking until melted and smooth.
  • Step 3
    Whisk in the heavy cream.
  • Step 4
    Whisk in the 1 teaspoon granulated garlic and black pepper.
  • Step 5
    Reduce heat to medium low, you want it to simmer gently, stirring often until sauce thickens, around 25 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat, stir in cheese.
  • Step 7
    Now taste. Add salt if needed. I usually add more pepper and granulated garlic.
  • Step 8
    Serve.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Other Sauces
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Stove Top

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