Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce

Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce

This cream cheese pasta sauce is my spin on Alfredo sauce. We love cream cheese, mushrooms, and garlic, so I decided to try different ways of creating this tasty dish. Serve with fettuccini and sliced crusty bread for mopping.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 portobello mushroom caps, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ground white pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup butter

Directions

Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2
Melt cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan, stirring occasionally, over medium heat. Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese until smooth.

Step 3
Add basil, garlic, and white pepper. Simmer until flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Remove garlic, then stir in mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

464
Calories
42g
Fat
7g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 464
% Daily Value *
Total Fat42g 53%
Saturated Fat26g 130%
Cholesterol122mg 41%
Sodium708mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate7g 3%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars4g
Protein17g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium426mg 33%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium361mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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