Extra Creamy Alfredo with Cream Cheese

This Extra Creamy Alfredo with Cream Cheese is the ultimate comfort food indulgence. Butter, garlic, and olive oil form a fragrant base, then heavy cream and a touch of cream cheese add luscious richness. Grated Parmesan melts into the sauce, resulting in a velvety texture that coats each strand of pasta beautifully. Finished with a bit of pasta water and extra cheese, this quick and decadent Alfredo is a go-to for creamy pasta cravings.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 1,064 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
3 tablespoon - butter
1 tablespoon - olive oil
3 cloves - garlic
1 cup - heavy cream
2 ounce - cream cheese
¾ cup - Parmesan cheese
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce heat and add cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
Add grated Parmesan and mix until fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to coat evenly.
Top with additional Parmesan before serving.