Best 7 Alfredo Sauce From The Pantry Recipes

Alfredo sauce is a classic Italian sauce made with butter, cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. It is typically served over pasta, but it can also be used as a dipping sauce or on vegetables. If you find yourself craving Alfredo sauce but don't have all the ingredients on hand, don't worry - you can still make a delicious Alfredo sauce from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY GARLIC ALFREDO SAUCE

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Yield about 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) null servings of about 1/4 cup/50 mL sauce

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
4 oz (125 g) cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 cup (250 mL) milk
2 oz (60 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper

Steps:

Place garlic on cutting board. Using Garlic Smash & Paste, flatten garlic and use a rocking motion until garlic is a smooth paste-like consistency.Melt butter in (2.75-qt./2.6-L) Saucepan over medium heat; add garlic paste and cook 60-90 seconds or until fragrant (do not brown). Add cream cheese; whisk until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Bring to simmer.Stir in cheese and pepper until completely incorporated. Cook sauce 5-7 minutes or until reaches desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts :

ALFREDO SAUCE

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 stick butter
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
Pasta cooking water, as needed

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.

CLASSIC ALFREDO SAUCE

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A satisfying sauce you can use on any type of pasta - dry or fresh.

Provided by B.Mason

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
salt to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, and grated Romano cheese. Stir constantly until melted, then mix in egg yolk. Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 339.9 mg, Fat 72 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 44.4 g, Sodium 579.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE

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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

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/4 cups shredded Asiago cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (12 ounces) uncooked gluten-free pasta

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.

ALFREDO SAUCE

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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

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

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

ALFREDO SAUCE (FROM THE PANTRY)

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This is a quick and easy alfredo sauce, and I always seem to have the ingredients on hand. I don't claim it is authentic, but it is tasty, with the addition of garlic. My picky son LOVES it!

Provided by Connie K

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

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.

ALFREDO SAUCE WITH PASTA

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Make and share this Alfredo Sauce with Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories European

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
to taste noodles or to taste fettuccine, cooked

Steps:

Cook noodles or fettuccine according to package directions.
Heat butter and cream in saucepan until butter is melted.
Remove from heat. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; stir until sauce is blended and fairly smooth.
Add to drained noodles and toss until they are well coated.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Variation: Add cooked shrimp, crab or mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1902.9, Fat 186.8, SaturatedFat 116.7, Cholesterol 572.5, Sodium 3363.6, Carbohydrate 9.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 52.3

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and good quality butter will make a big difference.
Don't overheat the sauce, or it will curdle. Keep the heat on low and stir constantly.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin it out.
If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few minutes to thicken it up.
Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite pasta.

Conclusion:

Alfredo sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you're making it from scratch or using a store-bought sauce, following these tips will help you make the best Alfredo sauce possible.