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Creamy tortellini alfredo sauce in a green bowl.
Brianna Hughes

Creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce from Scratch (5 Ingredients)

5 from 3 votes
This rich, creamy homemade Alfredo sauce comes together with just five simple ingredients and a slow simmer. It’s indulgent, customizable, and perfect for cozy dinners any night of the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 3/4 cup servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Stick of Butter (8 tbsp)
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese
  • 16 oz Heavy whipping cream (2 cups)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. In a sauce pan, combine heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and butter on medium heat. Heat until fully melted and combined, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  2. Once melted, add parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sauce will thicken as it cooks. It should coat the back of a spoon when finished. If the sauce is still too thin for your preference, add more cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest, creamiest sauce
  • Keep the heat at medium to low to prevent the cream from scorching
  • Stir occasionally during the 30 minute simmer so the sauce does not stick
  • For a thicker sauce, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more Parmesan
  • For a thinner sauce, splash in extra heavy cream a little at a time
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop with a bit of cream if the sauce thickens in the fridge
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • This recipe serves 4 to 6 depending on how saucy you like your pasta