Description
If you love creamy pasta dishes, this Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese Pasta will become a favorite in your rotation. This easy recipe transforms a classic Alfredo into something even richer with the help of tangy cream cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner idea, family-friendly comfort food, or an impressive date night meal, this dish is the ultimate blend of simple ingredients and bold flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s one of those easy recipes that feels gourmet. Pair it with garlic bread or grilled chicken and you’ve got dinner magic.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic for about 1 minute.
3. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
4. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until the sauce is creamy. Add pasta water if needed.
6. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until fully coated.
7. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick, adjust with reserved pasta water.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: alfredo pasta, cream cheese pasta, easy dinner, creamy sauce, quick pasta