Alfredo Sauce With Cream Cheese

Homemade Alfredo Sauce: A Love Story

Many years ago, my brother called me and said “Erica, I need to impress this girl, Amber. I told her that I am going to make her a nice dinner tonight.” Of course, I knew that he REALLY meant: “I want YOU to make a nice dinner for us tonight and I will pay the grocery bill.” Later that evening when the table was set with candles and fine dinnerware, he ushered me into the basement. However, the dinner impressed Amber so much that later she agreed to marry Devin!

The Secret is OUT

Of course, after the wedding, the secret came out when Amber asked Devin to make his famous Homemade Alfredo Sauce. He called me up and I gave the recipe up happily. All is fair in love and war, after all! I happily shared the best alfredo sauce recipe with him and now with you! The rich, cheesy flavor in this gorgeous sauce puts Olive Garden alfredo sauce to shame! Definitely let us know in the comments if this recipe helps you fall in love!

The Original Love Story

Since posting this original recipe, we were contacted by a family member of the actual Alfredo Di Lelio, the creator of Fettuccine Alfredo! This comment is one of our favorites of all time so we thought we would share it here for you to enjoy:

“Olive Garden” Style Alfredo Sauce vs. Authentic Alfredo Sauce

Most Alfredo sauces usually are close to the same ingredients and the same delicious flavor. There are a few ingredients that can be substituted and used one over the other. There is an authentic Alfredo sauce and an Olive Garden-style Alfredo sauce which is more American. Both have a great flavor, texture and taste with a creamy white coloring. Olive Garden Alfredo sauce has a thick, velvety, and creamy texture and appearance. This is more from an American style with more creams. A true, authentic Alfredo sauce is found in Italy using only butter, pasta, and parmesan cheese. In Italy, the sauce isn’t made independently of the pasta dish, meaning the noodles and sauce are all tossed together and the sauce is formed as the ingredients come together. This tastes incredible, however, it makes it difficult to serve the sauce on the side or as a dipping sauce. This sauce is made independently of the noodles so it can be served over the top of the pasta, tossed with pasta, served as a pizza sauce, or as a dipping sauce.

Substitutions for this Recipe

This simple Alfredo sauce is easy to make with pantry staple ingredients. You can add and substitute a few ingredients to help make your sauce even better! Try a different garlic, garnish with more cheeses, or try another type of noodle. All these options are easy to use and still will have them on hand at home!

Garlic – If you have garlic cloves to use up or a jar of minced garlic, feel free to use some of that fresh garlic instead of garlic powder. Topping – Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, Romano cheese, asiago cheese, or fresh parsley. Pasta – Swap out fettuccine noodles with any other pasta in your pantry: angel hair pasta, penne, or linguine. Gluten-free – Make it gluten free by using gluten free pasta, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles. For a lighter version of Alfredo sauce, try our Healthy Alfredo Sauce recipe.

Ways to Serve Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce

At the end of the day, this creamy, cheesy sauce is only as good as the dish it accompanies. There are so many options to pair this alfredo sauce with. Try it as the main dish, side dish, or dipping sauce! Each option is delicious and full of the amazing alfredo sauce flavor!

Pasta – Serve this glorious sauce with Chicken Alfredo over Fettuccine or Linguini noodles. Dipping – Use this sauce as a dip for bread twists or veggies. Protein – Drizzle this sauce over grilled chicken, shrimp, or meatballs. Pizza – Spread it on a pizza crust (try our family’s favorite pizza dough recipe for your next pizza night)! Vegetables – Serve grilled asparagus, green beans, or a simple green salad alongside your beautiful pasta dish.

5-Star Reviews from our Readers

Take it from some of our beloved readers who have tried this recipe; we guarantee you’ll love it too! These are all great reviews and the way that they made it. It really is quick and easy to make in less than 15 minutes! READ MORE: 35+ Easy Dinner Recipes

Storing the Leftovers

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat by simmering on low heat on the stove or warming in the microwave. We do not recommend freezing the leftovers. If thawed and reheated the sauce texture will not be the same.

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