Quick And Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipes

HEALTHIER QUICK AND EASY ALFREDO SAUCE

This alfredo is great just a little lighter than before. Not as rich but still so tasty. Great when served with whole wheat noodles.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

Melt butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat; melt cream cheese and garlic powder in butter, whisking Pour in milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper until smooth.
Remove from heat when sauce reaches a creamy and thick consistency, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1089 mg, Sugar 7 g

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups non-fat milk
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

QUICK ALFREDO SAUCE

This simple yet rich Alfredo sauce lets the flavors of the toppings shine on our Roman Thin-Crust Pizzas. You can also try it tossed with cooked pasta, or as a sandwich spread in place of mayonnaise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Steps:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add cream; return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened slightly, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely before using or storing. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days (if too stiff to spread easily, rewarm slightly before using).

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/2 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

QUICK ALFREDO SAUCE

This alfredo sauce is lower in fat than most, as it is made with half and half. This is delicious over pasta and is easy to make. You can also make it the day before and refrigerate it until ready to use. Serve with a Caesar salad, and you have a delicious meal done in less than an hour.

Provided by distasi

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the flour and garlic salt into the melted butter until the mixture is smooth. Slowly beat the half and half into the sauce until completely incorporated. Stir the garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese into the sauce, whisking continually. Bring the sauce to a simmer; cook, stirring regularly, until the sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 230.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups half and half
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese