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Best Alfredo Sauce

By: Rebecca  |  Published: August 26, 2019  |  Updated: July 8, 2020  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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This is the Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe! It's a homemade copycat version of the famous Princess Cruises Alfredo Sauce made with heavy cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, and a secret ingredient that makes this simple alfredo sauce super rich and creamy! via @sugarandsoulco

The Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe made Parmesan cheese, garlic, butter, and cream AND a secret ingredient that makes this simple sauce super rich and creamy! It only takes 10 minutes to make!

It’s a homemade copycat version of the famous Princess Cruises recipe. This sauce is between a traditional cream sauce and a carbonara and everyone will love this recipe!

This is the Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe! It's a homemade copycat version of the famous Princess Cruises Alfredo Sauce made with heavy cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, and a secret ingredient that makes this simple sauce super rich and creamy! It only takes 10 minutes to make!

This homemade Alfredo Sauce is was pasta sauce dreams are made of, it’s a rich and creamy white cheese sauce that’s perfect for coating fettuccine or dipping breadsticks in.

This recipe is a copycat version of the amazing Sauce Princess Cruises serves aboard their fleet of ships and I’m excited to be partnering with them on this post to share the recipe with all of you!

I’ve been all over the world in the past few years, but it wasn’t until about two months ago that I went on my very first cruise.

Thanks to Princess Cruises, I was able to walk the white sand beaches of the Caribbean, browse colorful locally-owned shops, and even lounge in a real-life tiki bar off the coast of Mexico.

This is the Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe!

How Do You Make It?

This is a super simple recipe to make. All you need is a few basic ingredients and 10 minutes! Then toss it with some pasta and enjoy!

Not only does this recipe mimic the one served on Princess Cruises, but it’s also a scrumptious take on the classic comfort food that’s sure to become a favorite meal in your home.

In this version, heavy cream and butter blends with tangy parmesan cheese and a touch of garlic, cracked pepper, and sea salt. Then eggs yolks – the secret ingredient – add depth and richness to the sauce.

Princess Cruises Alfredo Sauce

What Is It Made Of?

Traditionally, this white sauce recipe is made with just butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. But I’ve added some extra ingredients to increase its richness and flavor.

To make this Alfredo Sauce recipe, you’ll only need simple ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge!

  • Butter
  • Egg Yolks
  • Heavy Cream
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Black Pepper
  • Salt
  • minced garlic or garlic powder (optional)

The addition of egg yolks makes this Alfredo sauce a borderline carbonara, but because it has heavy cream in it, it isn’t a true carbonara sauce either. Carbonara sauce at its base is just eggs and cheese.

Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe

I’ve been in planes, trains, and automobiles, but to be honest, before boarding the Crown Princess cruise ship, I was a little apprehensive about taking a vacation at sea.

But one of my biggest concerns (because I think with my stomach) centered around what there’d be to eat on the ship. After all, we’d be “stuck” with the choices that were given to us – right?

But I’m happy to report that the huge assortment of quality, fresh food was one of the most pleasant surprises I discovered on my first cruise.

How To Make the Best Alfredo Sauce

On the Crown Princess, there are restaurants and dining options galore for vacationers of all ages.

The main kitchen is constantly cooking to ensure that everything stays fresh, baking bread around the clock, serving up sauces made from scratch.

Even offering steaks that are aged and hand-cut onboard (just to name a few). And you must know about their homemade ice cream, which was made in batches every single day!

10-minute Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Needless to say, Princess Cruises have an amazing array of tasty foods from casual burgers to decadent multi-course meals for any mood or palate.

But out of all the drool-worthy choices available for hungry vacationers (including hardcore foodies like me), one of the best dishes served on the cruise line is their famous Alfredo sauce.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

I can tell you from experience, there’s a reason that this homemade sauce is renown. Rich, creamy, and made from scratch, the pasta Alfredo was one of the best meals I enjoyed during my week on the Crown Princess.

And everyone loves alfredo, right? And I promise the Olive Garden Fettucine Alfredo doesn’t even compare to this recipe!

This dish proves that simplicity is oftentimes best, this sauce should be made with just a handful of quality ingredients. You won’t find any cream cheese in this recipe!

How Do You Dress Up Alfredo Sauce?

  • For Chicken Alfredo, add some grilled or pan-seared chicken breast.
  • Sautéed broccoli makes this dish nice and hearty!
  • You could also add Italian seasonings for a flavor boost!
  • And if you’re really feeling crazy, add a handful of bacon crumbles!
This is the Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe! It's a homemade copycat version of the famous Princess Cruises Alfredo Sauce made with heavy cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, and a secret ingredient that makes this simple alfredo sauce super rich and creamy!

The best thing about this recipe (other than how tasty it is) is that it takes about 10 minutes to make! Top it with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish that everyone will be begging for.

Whenever I need a quick dinner I’m going to indulge in a creamy bowl of Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo!

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This post was originally published in January 2018 and was republished in August 2019.

Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Rebecca Hubbell
The Best Alfredo Sauce Recipe made Parmesan cheese, garlic, butter, and cream AND a secret ingredient that makes this simple sauce super rich and creamy! It only takes 10 minutes to make!

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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Basic, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 837

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic1 optional
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add butter to a large, high-lipped pan, and melt over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream. Add garlic here, if desired, and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the butter has melted, slowly add the egg mixture to the pan, whisking continuously. Continue to whisk for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, let Parmesan fully melt. The mixture should thicken and coat the back of a wooden spoon once done. 
  • Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat. Remove from heat and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. If you’re a garlic lover, try adding a tablespoon of minced garlic or a teaspoon of garlic powder with the butter. 
  2. For Chicken Alfredo, add some grilled or pan-seared chicken breast.
  3. Sautéed broccoli makes this dish nice a hearty!
  4. You could also add Italian seasonings for a flavor boost!
  5. And if you’re really feeling crazy, add a handful of bacon crumbles!

Nutrition

Calories: 837kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 18gFat: 83gSaturated Fat: 49gCholesterol: 636mgSodium: 447mgPotassium: 159mgVitamin A: 3195IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 408mgIron: 1.2mg
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  1. Josh says

    December 22, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! I threw in a handful (or two) of julienned sundried tomatoes in the last 5 minutes or so, and the flavor was extra-rich and amazing.

    Reply
  2. Mary Tognazzini says

    October 21, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    THIS SOUNDS SO GOOD AND PLAN TO MAKE IT TONIGHT.

    Reply
  3. Kristen Hess says

    August 29, 2019 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    Love this Alfredo sauce with grilled Shrimp or Blackened Chicken!

    Reply
  4. Dara says

    August 29, 2019 at 9:31 am

    5 stars
    This alfredo sauce really was the best!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      August 29, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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