How to Make Alfredo Sauce?
Cheesy and rich, this old-fashioned Alfredo Sauce recipe is a classic that is always requested. I love Olive Garden but this Alfredo sauce from scratch is way better. I am hooked! From start to finish, dinner is done in 20 minutes. This creamy Alfredo pasta dinner is simple enough for a weekday meal but fancy enough for date night or entertaining. Once you make this rich and creamy Alfredo, you will want to serve it with everything!
Equipment
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medium pot
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wooden spoon or mixing spoon
Ingredients
- ¾ of a 1 pound box of penne pasta, or any pasta you prefer. You can add the entire box of pasta if desired.
- ½ cup butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
- Optional: chopped parsley to garnish