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Close-up of fettuccine pasta coated in creamy sauce, topped with grated cheese and parsley, made with the Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe Ever.

Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe Ever (No Fail)

This recipe provides a simple and reliable method for making a creamy, restaurant-style Alfredo sauce at home. It is designed for home cooks of all skill levels, offering a foolproof way to create a delicious pasta sauce without the stress.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 648
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • medium nonstick saucepan
  • wire whisk

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a medium, nonstick saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth.
  3. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly. Thin with milk if cooked too long.
  6. Toss with hot pasta to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 57g

Notes

This sauce is best served immediately. If it thickens too much, you can thin it with a little extra milk.

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