Best 20 Alfredo Sauce Recipes
Looking for a creamy and rich Alfredo sauce that's easy to make? We understand that not only do you want a luscious, creamy texture, but you also want to taste the flavors of butter, garlic, and nutty Parmesan cheese. We've scoured cookbooks, blogs, and recipe databases to bring you the best Alfredo sauce recipe that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
ALFREDO SAUCE
Rich and creamy! I have found that Parmesan cheese doesn't melt well, and often substitute Gruyere cheese.
Provided by Rebecca Swift
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 26.2 g, Sodium 565.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
QUICK AND EASY ALFREDO SAUCE
I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination -- the secret is cream cheese!
Provided by DAWN CARTER
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 57.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 35.8 g, Sodium 1029.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE
This is the best Alfredo sauce ever. This is several recipes combined into one. You can also add your choice of meat (chicken, shrimp or even crab). The closest OLIVE GARDEN is an hour away and I will never drive that far again just for Alfredo sauce. I promise this is the best sauce ever. Definitely a dish you would want to impress your guest with.
Provided by Parkers Mom
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in medium saucepan with olive oil over medium/low heat.
- Add the garlic, cream, white pepper and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Stir often.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and simmer sauce for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened and is smooth.
- When sauce has thickened add the Mozzarella cheese and stir until smooth. STIR FREQUENTLY.
- While the sauce cooks, boil noodles for 3-5 minutes.
- Place pasta on serving plates and spoon sauce over pasta.
- Garnish with parsley, freshly cracked black pepper and more grated parmesan (optional).
ALFREDO SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 10m
Yield about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan or skillet, warm the butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan and stir until melted.
- Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary.
CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO SAUCE
This is my spin on Alfredo sauce. We love cream cheese, mushrooms and garlic. So I decided to try different ways of creating this tasty dish! Serve with fettuccini, and sliced crusty bread for mopping!
Provided by Mommy bakes
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Add in the garlic, basil, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the garlic. Stir in the cooked mushrooms before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 121.7 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Sodium 707.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
SPINACH ALFREDO SAUCE (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN®)
Better than Olive Garden®! Top with grilled chicken on fettuccine pasta for a complete meal or use as a dip for bread sticks. Delicious rich and creamy spinach Alfredo everyone will love. When I make this dish, everyone raves over it! Add more spinach if you're a spinach lover or leave it out if you're not a fan. I like adding lots of garlic! For a thicker sauce, add more cream cheese.
Provided by nbrock_85
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook spinach in the melted butter until warmed, about 1 minute. Add cream and cream cheese to spinach mixture; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Fold Parmesan cheese and garlic powder into spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 202.9 mg, Fat 61.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 38.3 g, Sodium 454.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE
When I found out I had celiac disease and couldn't have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure out a way to re-create it. I mix this homemade alfredo sauce with gluten-free multigrain pasta, but you can use any style of pasta. -Jackie Charlesworth Stiff, Frederick, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in Asiago, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Romano cheese, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; place pasta in a large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Thin as desired with reserved pasta water. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 51g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE
This is a great quick and easy recipe that your family will love! You may add more Parmesan, garlic, and salt to taste. You can easily add anything you like (i.e. grilled shrimp, chicken, etc.). I also love pouring this sauce over pasta with sauteed peppers.
Provided by Veronica Becerra
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute garlic until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium and gradually stir flour into garlic-butter mixture until dissolved and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Gradually stir Parmesan cheese into garlic-flour mixture until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly pour milk into cheese mixture, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until sauce reaches desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 751.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
BETTER-THAN-OLIVE GARDEN® ALFREDO SAUCE
Whether it's chicken Alfredo or fettuccine Alfredo, the Alfredo sauce has always had my heart. This is a simple and basic recipe for Italian starters. Enjoy!
Provided by str0ngwarri0r
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cream, garlic, and white pepper; bring to just under a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Stir Parmesan cheese into cream mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese to sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to serving plates. Spoon sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 67.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 37.7 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE
This is one of the best recipes to make your own version of Olive Garden's famous Alfredo sauce. This recipe is for a large dinner party. Please feel free to scale the recipe down for a small family. Note: Make sure you whisk in the flour early while you are melting the butter with the garlic to avoid a "floury" flavor. The flour is important to avoid a thin sauce. This sauce is very versatile. Add grilled marinated chicken for a great Chicken Alfredo. Add sautéed shrimp and scallops with Old Bay Seasoning, white wine, shrimp stock, and chopped green onions for Seafood Alfredo. Extra sauce can be frozen for later use.
Provided by Jeremiah Comer
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Yield 1 gallon, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On medium heat, add butter, garlic, and flour until butter is melted. Do not brown garlic.
- Whisk in the heavy cream until hot.
- Slowly add the freshly grated cheeses into the hot cream mixture. Finally add the salt and pepper. Stir often to make sure no cheese settles at the bottom.
- Simmer until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Do not let this sauce boil, or it will begin to separate and the cheeses will become grainy.
- Serve with pasta and garnish with freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (used by restaurant), if desired.
SKINNY ALFREDO SAUCE
This is a skinny version of everyone's favorite Alfredo sauce. You won't miss the cream or butter one bit!
Provided by Sarah Stewart
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 1 minute. Mix in flour and cook until you have a thick paste, about 1 minute. Whisk chicken broth in slowly until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until smooth.
- Simmer mixture until thick, about 10 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 531.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
EASY KETO ALFREDO SAUCE
Treat yourself and guests to creamy homemade Alfredo sauce with this easy recipe. This sauce pairs well with pasta or zoodles (spiralized zucchini). You can even add chicken or shrimp. Sauce will become very thick if stored in the refrigerator. Simply heat the sauce up for it to be pourable.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and cream cheese. Slowly add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until well incorporated and sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in salt, nutmeg, and white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 177.3 mg, Fat 53.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 33.6 g, Sodium 391.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BUTTERY ALFREDO SAUCE
This is a rich, creamy, Italian-style Alfredo sauce perfect for chicken and seafood pastas! I discovered this recipe after relentless searching for an authentic Alfredo sauce that doesn't use cream cheese.
Provided by Crystal R. Ward
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and flour, and cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is hot and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese and fontina cheese. Season with salt and black pepper. Continue to simmer until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thickened, stirring often, 20 to 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 253.5 mg, Fat 77.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 48.4 g, Sodium 735.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
SMOKED SALMON ALFREDO SAUCE
Can be served with fettuccine, linguine, or penne.
Provided by Jennifer Meakings
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Saute onion in the butter in a pan until clear. Add the salmon and saute at medium to low heat for approximately 2 more minutes. Very gradually, start to add the cream. Stir constantly until thickened. Sauce should be very thick once you have added all the cream. Top with tomato and parsley; season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 206.6 mg, Fat 58.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 35.2 g, Sodium 574.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
HEALTHIER QUICK AND EASY ALFREDO SAUCE
This alfredo is great just a little lighter than before. Not as rich but still so tasty. Great when served with whole wheat noodles.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat; melt cream cheese and garlic powder in butter, whisking Pour in milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper until smooth.
- Remove from heat when sauce reaches a creamy and thick consistency, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1089 mg, Sugar 7 g
WHITE WINE GARLIC ALFREDO SAUCE
Couldn't seem to find a recipe I liked so I made my own and thus far all my friends have enjoyed it, hope you do too. Also its really important to use freshly shredded/grated parmesan, nothing pre-shredded/grated will melt correctly and it will be grainy and lumpy.
Provided by Quirky Little Miss
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In medium sauce pan heat heavy whipping cream over medium low heat stirring occationally. (Do NOT let it boil.) Depending on your stove 5-15 minutes.
- 2. Add pressed garlic and mix well, slowly add parmesan cheese while constantly stirring.
- 3. Slowly mix in white wine while stirring, then add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat a little let sit stirring occassionally for 6-8 minutes.
- 4. Let cool slightly and serve over fettucini or linguini.
- **I like to add 1 lb. grilled chicken and 2 cups steamed broccoli to the sauce before I serve it. Also I top with extra parmesan cheese. But it's of course optional!
THE BEST HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE EVER
This actually was pretty darn delicious. I used an entire 8 ounces of cream cheese, and It was terrific. Recipe courtesy of The Recipe Critic. Serving size is estimated.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan, add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese.
- Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted.
- Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to whisk until smooth.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
- Toss with your favorite pasta.
PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE
This simple alfredo sauce is quick and full of flavor. Not as thick as traditional sauce but it also doesn't have as much fat or calories. Serve over cooked fettuccine noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Provided by Sarah Dipity
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 13m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir half-and-half, pesto, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook until hot, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
REDUCED FAT ALFREDO SAUCE
This sauce is lower in fat than traditional Alfredo Sauce but full of flavour. Great as a side with grilled chicken or double it for a meal with meat filled pasta.
Provided by PrincessCalynn
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 4 sides, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- The key here is patience, add all ingredients gradually!
- Melt butter in sauce pan on stove top with medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in flour.
- This will create a yellow paste.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until incorporated and no lumps are present.
- Continue to whisk until hot.
- Usually 3-5 minutes.
- The longer you cook the base (without the cheese) the thicker the sauce will be.
- Add parmesan slowly, again whisking until incorporated.
- Add crushed garlic and pepper.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO SAUCE
I love this recipe . . . very rich! Found it on the internet. This dish is best served on warmed plates or bowls (keeps the dish from becoming 'goopy').
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saute pan.
- Add garlic and onions, saute until brown.
- Add broth and cream and reduce for several minutes.
- Slowly add the cornstarch/water mixture stirring until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Do not over thicken as the parmesean cheese will also act as a thickener.
- Add the parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt & pepper.
- Taste test and add more seasoning if needed.
- Combine with fettuccini noodles and toss.
- Serve immediately in warm bowl.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be. Use fresh cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese.
- Don't boil the sauce: Alfredo sauce should never be boiled. This will cause the sauce to curdle and separate.
- Cook the sauce over low heat: Alfredo sauce should be cooked over low heat so that it has time to thicken and develop flavor.
- Stir the sauce constantly: This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling and sticking to the pan.
- Add the cheese gradually: Adding the cheese gradually will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
- Season the sauce to taste: Alfredo sauce can be seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Serve the sauce immediately: Alfredo sauce is best served immediately after it is made.
Conclusion:
Alfredo sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, Alfredo sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.
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