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4 from 2 votes

Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce with a touch of garlic is tossed with the classic fettuccine pasta for a quick and easy dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Alfredo sauce with cream cheese, creamy Alfredo sauce, creamy white sauce for pasta, Garlic Alfredo sauce, homemade Alfredo sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 871kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fettuccine cooked according to package directions
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 garlic clove minced or grated
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Add butter and garlic to a pan and cook over medium-low heat for 2- 3 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Mix milk, cream, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened.
  • Add salt and nutmeg and whisk until well combined.
  • Toss pasta with sauce and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat in a pan with about 1/2 tablespoon milk or cream per cup of pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 871kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g