CREAMY GARLIC ALFREDO SAUCE

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Besides pasta, this sauce is great on steamed veggies, a base for white pizza, and a wonderful seafood topper. Then again, I'm all for eating it with a loaf of warm Italian bread like you would fondue. This sauce will make you famous.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp cream cheese
1 pt heavy cream
1 tsp granulated garlic, up to 2 teaspoons
2/3 c freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese
1/2 tsp black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat-do not brown it or burn it.
  • 2. Add cream cheese whisking until melted and smooth.
  • 3. Whisk in the heavy cream.
  • 4. Whisk in the 1 teaspoon granulated garlic and black pepper.
  • 5. Reduce heat to medium low, you want it to simmer gently, stirring often until sauce thickens, around 25 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from heat, stir in cheese.
  • 7. Now taste. Add salt if needed. I usually add more pepper and granulated garlic.
  • 8. Serve.

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