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 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.
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.
What Is Alfredo Sauce 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.
How Do You Make Homemade Alfredo Sauce?
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic here, if desired, and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, add cream and egg yolks and whisk together.
- 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 and salt and pepper, let Parmesan fully melt. The mixture should coat the back of a wooden spoon.
- Add cooked fettuccine noodles to the pan and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
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.
Princess Cruises Serves 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!
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.
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!
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
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
- If you’re a garlic lover, try adding a tablespoon of minced garlic or a teaspoon of garlic powder with the butter.
- For Chicken Alfredo, add some grilled or pan-seared chicken breast.
- Sautéed broccoli makes this dish nice a hearty!
- You could also add Italian seasonings for a flavor boost!
- And if you’re really feeling crazy, add a handful of bacon crumbles!
Dara says
This alfredo sauce really was the best!
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Kristen Hess says
Love this Alfredo sauce with grilled Shrimp or Blackened Chicken!
Mary Tognazzini says
THIS SOUNDS SO GOOD AND PLAN TO MAKE IT TONIGHT.