Best 12 Easy Alfredo Sauce I Recipes

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Alfredo sauce is a delicious and creamy sauce that is perfect for pasta dishes. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, including butter, cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. There are many different ways to make alfredo sauce, but this recipe is for an easy version that can be made in just a few minutes. This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta.

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

ALFREDO SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

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.

QUICK AND EASY ALFREDO SAUCE



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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

½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups milk
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
⅛ 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.

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

QUICK ALFREDO SAUCE



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This alfredo sauce is lower in fat than most, as it is made with half and half. This is delicious over pasta and is easy to make. You can also make it the day before and refrigerate it until ready to use. Serve with a Caesar salad, and you have a delicious meal done in less than an hour.

Provided by distasi

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

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups half and half
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the flour and garlic salt into the melted butter until the mixture is smooth. Slowly beat the half and half into the sauce until completely incorporated. Stir the garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese into the sauce, whisking continually. Bring the sauce to a simmer; cook, stirring regularly, until the sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 230.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

5-INGREDIENT ALFREDO SAUCE



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This is an easy sauce to go over pasta, or chicken or both. It is very big on flavor and is not very time consuming to make.

Provided by Lab Chef

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces heavy cream
1 tablespoon parsley flakes (optional)
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a medium sized sauce pan sweat the crushed garlic cloves in the butter until light brown and fragrant.
  • Add the heavy cream and parsley to the garlic and butter, mix to combine. (It may take some time for the mixture to come together).
  • Turn the heat to medium and reduce the cream by 1/3 to 1/2 depending on how thick you like the sauce.
  • When the cream has reduced turn the heat down to medium low and add the cheese. Mix to combine, sauce will thicken substansually. (If you heat is too hot the cheese will break and you will have a grainy sauce.).
  • Keep over medium low heat for 2-5 minutes until combined, serve over cooked pasta, chicken or use as a dipping sauce for freshly baked french bread.

ALFREDO SAUCE



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Alfredo de Lello, a Roman restaurateur, created this rich, silky sauce, which is meant to be tossed with fettuccine, but it can also be used in many other ways: Drizzle it over seared chicken breasts, simmered beans or roasted vegetables, or toss it with any number of ingredients. Classically made with heavy cream, butter and Parmesan, it is an easy sauce that can be whipped up in minutes using staples from the fridge. As a buttery, blank canvas, it also lends itself to a number of seasonings: Add some fresh tarragon, dried herbs or a pinch of turmeric or saffron, and it takes on a whole new personality.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, sauces and gravies, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons butter
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)
Black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the cream and egg yolk together until combined; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and sizzling, about 2 minutes. Pour the cream mixture into the garlic butter, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the Parmesan little by little, and cook over medium, whisking frequently, until creamy and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with pepper.

QUICK ALFREDO SAUCE



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This simple yet rich Alfredo sauce lets the flavors of the toppings shine on our Roman Thin-Crust Pizzas. You can also try it tossed with cooked pasta, or as a sandwich spread in place of mayonnaise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/2 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add cream; return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened slightly, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely before using or storing. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days (if too stiff to spread easily, rewarm slightly before using).

CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE



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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

¼ cup butter, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (such as Kraft®)
2 cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper

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

EASY ALFREDO SAUCE



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I can never seem to find an Alfredo sauce I like. FINALLY I did! It is very easy to make and uses ingredients that you typically have around the house.

Provided by AmyKat321

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese (half of a cream cheese block)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup milk, divided
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated or 3 ounces parmesan cheese
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add cream cheese and garlic salt, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps.
  • Stir in mozzarella or parmesan cheese 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.

EASY ALFREDO SAUCE I



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This is a quick and easy side dish, that my family loves with chicken!

Provided by Kathy Rose

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

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pint heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, butter or margarine, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 125.2 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.6 g, Sodium 333.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

EASY PEASY 5 INGREDIENT ALFREDO SAUCE



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Title says it all! Yummiest alfredo sauce I've had,crazy how easy and tasty this is! Don't think I'll ever buy store-bought again! Awesome on fetticini,spaghetti,macaroni,shrimp,chicken,steak etc etc! *Note* Just watch milk substitutions,i've tried it with 2% and whole milk but it didn't turn out half as well as with evaporated milk.

Provided by Hislovesbest

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons salted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 (370 ml) can evaporated milk
1 -2 teaspoon chicken stock powder
1 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1 cup other parmesian shredded cheese
1 -2 garlic clove, grated

Steps:

  • Put small saucepan on medium heat,add butter,then garlic until it is light light brown,keep stirring so it doesn't burn,add chicken stock powder and stir then slowly add the milk try adding half the can first,stir well,when it starts to lightly boil decrease the heat to low,add shredded cheese a little at a time,stir,once all cheese is added,taste to see if it needs more milk,if you feel it does,add the rest of the can,stirring frequently,don't let it burn, as soon as it reaches desired consistancy of a sauce, remove from heat,if it is beginning to curdle stir and take sauce off of the burner.
  • Enjoy! :).

EASY PASTA ALFREDO



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Who would believe that five simple ingredients could taste so rich and delicious? "This creamy, comforting sauce can be made in a matter of minutes," assures Karin DeCarlo from Milford, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine cream and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat in butter until heated through (do not boil). Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. , Drain pasta; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add cheese sauce; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 calories, Fat 59g fat (35g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 938mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE



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Great sauce with Parmesan and mozzarella to use for chicken Alfredo, fettuccine Alfredo, or shrimp Alfredo.

Provided by karenluke

Categories     Alfredo Pasta Sauce

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Mix in cream, garlic, and white pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened and is smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese once sauce has thickened and stir until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 65.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 37.7 g, Sodium 330.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pre-grated cheese often contains additives that can affect the taste and texture of your sauce.
  • Don't let the sauce boil. Boiling will cause the sauce to separate and become grainy.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce, not the other way around. This will help prevent the pasta from clumping together.
  • Season the sauce to taste. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder to suit your preferences.
  • Serve the sauce immediately. Alfredo sauce is best when served fresh.

Conclusion:

Alfredo sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for pasta, chicken, fish, and vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own Alfredo sauce at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Alfredo sauce a try!

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