Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
3%
Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce
25 min.
6
437kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your pasta dishes with a rich and creamy sauce that’s both indulgent and gluten-free, look no further than this delightful Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a velvety sauce that will impress your family and friends alike. The combination of cream cheese and Parmesan creates a luxurious texture that clings beautifully to your favorite noodles, while the addition of fresh basil and garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe is not only popular for its incredible taste but also for its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, including buttery portobello mushrooms that add a savory depth, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. Whether you’re serving it over fettuccine, penne, or even zucchini noodles for a lighter option, this Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce is versatile enough to complement any meal.

Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this sauce is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can enjoy this creamy delight without the guilt. So grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • ounce cream cheese 
  • tablespoon basil leaves fresh minced
  • clove garlic crushed
  • servings ground pepper white to taste
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • ounces parmesan cheese grated to taste
  •  portobello mushroom caps thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add in the garlic, basil, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the garlic. Stir in the cooked mushrooms before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories437kcal
Protein12.34%
Fat77.68%
Carbs9.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.83
Glycemic Load
1.7
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.95434777633%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:436.78kcal
21.84%
Fat:38.38g
59.05%
Saturated Fat:22.92g
143.23%
Carbohydrates:11.09g
3.7%
Net Carbohydrates:10.19g
3.7%
Sugar:5.09g
5.66%
Cholesterol:110.83mg
36.94%
Sodium:762.34mg
33.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.72g
27.44%
Calcium:374.48mg
37.45%
Phosphorus:321.04mg
32.1%
Selenium:19.86µg
28.38%
Vitamin A:1342.04IU
26.84%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.53%
Vitamin B12:0.84µg
14.02%
Zinc:1.86mg
12.42%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.79%
Potassium:304.47mg
8.7%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.41%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
6.99%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.6%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.32%
Copper:0.12mg
5.99%
Vitamin D:0.9µg
5.98%
Magnesium:23.16mg
5.79%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.64%
Vitamin K:4.17µg
3.98%
Fiber:0.9g
3.62%
Folate:13.95µg
3.49%
Iron:0.56mg
3.14%
Source:Allrecipes