How to Make Alfredo Sauce Recipe Video

This by far is the easiest and best Alfredo sauce recipe I have discovered, can be made even while you have your pasta boiling on one side and prepare this sauce on the other hand. Cream, butter, garlic, parsley and Parmesan cheese make a classic Alfredo sauce for most dishes. Traditional alfredo sauce contains cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter and is part of the classic dish Fettuccine Alfredo.Cream cheese is the secret to this quick Alfredo sauce.

Summary

Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineTaste
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cream cheese1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Parmigiano reggiano cheese3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), grated
 Garlic powder1 Teaspoon
 Italian seasoning/Fresh parsley1⁄2 Teaspoon (Optional)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Crushed red pepper flakes1⁄4 Teaspoon (Optional)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 455 Calories from Fat 398

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 45 g69.6%

Saturated Fat 28.8 g144%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 149.1 mg49.7%

Sodium 397.1 mg16.5%

Total Carbohydrates 4 g1.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.22 g0.89%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 10 g19.9%

Vitamin A 31.9% Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 30.6% Iron 0.62%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Heat a pan, add butter and heavy cream. Let it simmer on a very low temperature.
2. Add cream cheese and stir continuously till it melts and the mixture looks smooth. Turn off the heat.
3. Add the parmigiana reggiano cheese and garlic powder and stir well.
4. Add dry Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste and some crushed red pepper flakes.

SERVING
5. Serve mixed with different varieties of pasta.

TIP
If heavy cream is not available, you can use milk to substitute it.

Editors Review

All those who are looking for the recipe of the Alfredo sauce should check out the video. This is the easiest and best Alfredo sauce recipe I have discovered so far. Cream cheese is the key ingredient of this quick sauce. Do check out the video.
Quantcast