Best 6 So Easy You Have To Try It Alfredo Sauce Recipes

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Alfredo sauce is a staple Italian dish that is notably easy to make, and it can be used to enhance many other meals as well. With only a few ingredients, you can make a silky, flavorful Alfredo sauce that will impress your friends and family. As an added bonus, it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect weeknight meal. Alfredo sauce is famously paired with pasta, but it can also be used on chicken, vegetables, or seafood. The possibilities are endless, and the best part is that it's incredibly easy to make. So get ready to wow your taste buds with this simple but delicious recipe.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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

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

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! :).

SO EASY YOU HAVE TO TRY IT ALFREDO SAUCE



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Copy Cat of Olive Garden's but the quantity is usually right on...It's smooth and creamy. Good alone with noodles, or add veggies for primavera, baby shrimp and sauteed mushrooms with prociutto or chopped ham, sun dried tomatoes and chicken...too many options!

Provided by CharityAnn

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, fresh (add more if you like!)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the cream, garlic powder and pepper and simmer for 10-12 minutes until thick.
  • When the alfredo sauce has reached your desired consistency, stir in the parmesan cheese, and you're done!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1283.7, Fat 137.7, SaturatedFat 86.1, Cholesterol 459.1, Sodium 608.6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 10.3

Tips:

  • For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk, add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or use chicken broth instead of water.
  • To make the sauce thicker, simmer it for a longer period of time or add a cornstarch slurry. For a thinner sauce, add more milk or water.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder, or use fresh herbs like basil or thyme.
  • To prevent the sauce from curdling, add the cream or milk slowly and whisk constantly. If the sauce does curdle, remove it from the heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon of cold butter.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite pasta, chicken, or fish. You can also use it as a dip for bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Alfredo sauce is a quick and easy sauce that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. It is a versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, from pasta to chicken to fish. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious Alfredo sauce that your family and friends will love.

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