Cheesy White Sauce

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is a rich sauce with lots of cheesy flavor, it will pair well with tortellini or any kind of pasta."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, very soft
• 1⁄2 cup milk (or use 1/4 cup cream and 1/4 cup milk)
• 1 1⁄4 cups grated parmesan cheese
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. In a heavy saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat; add in garlic and cayenne and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
2. Add in the soft cream cheese and stir until melted.
3. Add in milk; bring to a simmer over low heat whisking until combined, smooth and heated through.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, then season with black pepper to taste.

Reviews

[ColCadsMom]

Thick, creamy, rich, and delicious alfredo sauce! I had the entire meal for my family on the table in under 30 minutes (I sound like Rachael Ray!) including the pasta and sauce. I couldn't believe the flavor and consistency that came without using flour and starting with a white sauce. Absolutely a winner! Thanks again Kitten!

 

[Chef Simone]

The flavor was good; however, it is entirely too rich. The recipe does not give direction on how much pasta to use (and it says 4 servings), so I used a 12 oz. box. I suspect if I cut the alfredo recipe in half and combined it with 12 oz. of fettucine, it would be good. I'll try again. Beyond that, nice flavor, very easy to make, and a smooth sauce.