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creamy garlic alfredo sauce

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Diana Adcock
@Anaid
Yes, IL

Besides pasta, this sauce is great on steamed veggies, a base for white pizza, and a wonderful seafood topper. Then again, I'm all for eating it with a loaf of warm Italian bread like you would fondue. This sauce will make you famous.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy garlic alfredo sauce

  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    cream cheese
  • 1 pt
    heavy cream
  • 1 tsp
    granulated garlic, up to 2 teaspoons
  • 2/3 c
    freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • salt to taste

How To Make creamy garlic alfredo sauce

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat-do not brown it or burn it.
  • 2
    Add cream cheese whisking until melted and smooth.
  • 3
    Whisk in the heavy cream.
  • 4
    Whisk in the 1 teaspoon granulated garlic and black pepper.
  • 5
    Reduce heat to medium low, you want it to simmer gently, stirring often until sauce thickens, around 25 minutes.
  • 6
    Remove from heat, stir in cheese.
  • 7
    Now taste. Add salt if needed. I usually add more pepper and granulated garlic.
  • 8
    Serve.
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