Fettuccine Alfredo Better Than a Restaurant’s

I’ve had fettuccine alfredo with sauce from the jar, but it doesn’t compare to this homemade version. Plus, the homemade version is ridiculously easy and delicious. I first got this recipe at a church activity for young women. It’s now one of my children’s favorites, and there aren’t many meals they all agree on!

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until smooth:

8 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

1/4 c. butter

1 c. milk

Meanwhile, cook in another pot:

1 lb. fettuccine

Serve the fettuccine alfredo with any of the following:

peas

mushrooms

spinach

broccoli

Bonus Use For Leftover Sauce

This sauce is actually good left over, unlike most alfredo sauces from restaurants. 1/2 of the recipe is the perfect amount for making a large pizza (like this one)! Use the alfredo sauce in place of regular pizza sauce. Make sure to store the pasta and sauce separately for best results.

But Is It Authentic?

I never worry about authenticity in my recipes. I’m most concerned with taste, cost, and ease (in that order). Here’s the story of the original recipe. I’m pretty sure it costs a lot more than this one since it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano, something I almost never have in my house.

fettuccine alfredo

Fettucine Alfredo Better Than a Restaurant’s

I’ve had fettuccine alfredo with sauce from the jar, but it doesn’t compare to this homemade version. Plus, the homemade version is ridiculously easy and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter 1/2 stick
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 1 pound fettucine or other pasta

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium, whisking until smooth.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup milk
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according the package directions. Serve with the sauce on top.
    1 pound fettucine
  • Optional: Add veggies such as peas, mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli. Stir cooked meats into the sauce before serving (chicken, sausage, shrimp, etc.)
  • If you anticipate leftovers, store the pasta and sauce separately.
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