Easy Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half

Easy Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half

6 servings
An easy recipe for creamy Alfredo sauce made with half and half that comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Ingredients

  • butter
    3 tbsp
  • garlic clove

    minced

    1
  • cream cheese
    3 tbsp
  • half and half
    2 c
  • grated parmesan cheese
    1 c
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • nutmeg

    optional

    ⅛ tsp
  • pasta

    your favorite

    16 oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta following the instructions on the box. Meanwhile, make the sauce.

  2. 2

    Over medium heat, melt the butter while stirring it around the pan. Once melted, add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the cream cheese, and stir it around to melt it. Slowly pour in the half and half, and keep whisking to combine the ingredients in the pan.

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Parmesan cheese in batches, along with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Continue stirring to combine it into a sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine the pasta with the Alfredo sauce and serve immediately.

Easy Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half

Easy Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half

5.0(54)10 min6 servings191 cal

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of rich, creamy Alfredo sauce but short on time? This recipe for Easy Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 10 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

The magic behind this recipe lies in using half and half and a touch of cream cheese, which creates a luxuriously smooth and thick sauce without the heaviness of traditional cream-based versions, all while cutting down on cooking time significantly. It's a smart approach that yields incredibly satisfying results quickly.

Prepare for a wonderfully indulgent experience with this homemade Alfredo sauce. You'll find a velvety smooth texture coating your favorite pasta, bursting with rich Parmesan cheese and a subtle hint of garlic. The optional touch of nutmeg adds a warm, sophisticated note that elevates the classic flavor. This simple sauce is incredibly satisfying and feels like a special meal, yet it's surprisingly quick to prepare, yielding 6 generous servings.

While this Alfredo sauce is perfect as is, you can easily adapt it to your taste. Feel free to adjust the amount of minced garlic for a milder or bolder flavor. The nutmeg is an optional addition; omit it if you prefer a purely savory profile. This versatile sauce pairs beautifully with any of your favorite pasta shapes, from fettuccine to penne.

This quick and easy Alfredo sauce is ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or whenever you crave a hearty, satisfying pasta dish. Serve it generously over your chosen pasta for a truly delightful meal.

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