Easiest and Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Easiest and Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

366

Sugar

Fat

37g

Alfredo sauce is a popular pasta sauce that originated in Italy. Traditional Alfredo sauce is made with butter, cream, and parmesan cheese, but this homemade version is much easier and just as delicious. This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and can be made in less than 15 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option. Feel free to customize your Alfredo sauce with additional ingredients like chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this homemade Alfredo sauce is sure to become a household favorite.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
3.	Add half-and-half and parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until well combined and thickened.
4.	Add garlic powder and pepper, if desired.
5.	Serve Alfredo sauce over pasta or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or veggies.

PROS

This homemade Alfredo sauce is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make.

It is perfect for quick and easy pasta dinners or as a delicious dipping sauce for breadsticks or veggies.

The sauce can also be customized with additional ingredients like chicken, broccoli, or mushrooms.

CONS

This sauce contains a significant amount of fat and calories due to the butter, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sauce is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Parmesan cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, while garlic has been linked to numerous health benefits like reducing blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels.

	1/2 cup butter
	8 ounces cream cheese
	1 cup half-and-half
	1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
	1 tablespoon garlic powder ( optional )
	pepper