Description
This Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese Pasta is ultra-creamy, rich, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with butter, cream cheese, and parmesan, it’s a quick comfort food favorite the whole family will love. Great with fettuccine, penne, or linguine and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or linguine)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the cream cheese in chunks and stir until fully melted and smooth.
4. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
8. Serve hot, optionally topped with parsley or more black pepper.
Notes
This sauce thickens as it cools, so serve immediately for the best texture.
Reheat with a splash of milk or cream to bring back the creaminess.
You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 115mg