Description
Silky Ina Garten Alfredo Sauce delivers Italian comfort with luxurious cream and parmesan cheese. Pasta nights become magical moments when creamy richness blends perfectly, inviting diners to savor each indulgent spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Gently melt unsalted butter (113 grams or 4 ounces) in a medium saucepan over moderate heat, ensuring it does not brown or burn.
- Pour heavy whipping cream (240 milliliters or 1 cup) and softened cream cheese (226 grams or 8 ounces) into the melted butter, using a whisk to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Incorporate freshly minced garlic (2-3 cloves), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and freshly ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) into the creamy base.
- Thoroughly whisk the seasonings into the sauce until completely integrated and no lumps remain.
- Gradually sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese (120 grams or 4 ounces) into the sauce, continuously whisking to ensure even melting and prevent clumping.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a luxurious, velvety consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and immediately toss with freshly cooked fettuccine pasta, ensuring each strand is lavishly coated with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
Notes
- Reheating leftovers requires a gentle touch with a splash of cream to restore the sauce’s original luxurious texture.
- Customize this versatile Alfredo by adding grilled proteins like chicken or shrimp, or mix in colorful sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Parmesan cheese unlocks the sauce’s signature tangy and nutty undertones, elevating the entire dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Fresh garlic and carefully selected Italian seasonings infuse the classic Alfredo with unexpected layers of rich, complex flavor.
- Combining high-quality butter, velvety heavy cream, and a trio of carefully selected cheeses creates an incredibly smooth and decadent sauce that transforms simple pasta into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 239 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg