Description
Creamy Alfredo sauce with cream cheese transforms your pasta dinner into a culinary delight. This rich, velvety sauce envelops fettuccine in a warm embrace, making every bite a joyful experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and delivers maximum flavor without the fuss. Enjoy a comforting dish that brings smiles to the table, even on rainy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese with heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan and garlic powder until fully melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg