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Super tasty and easy to make. On my gas cooktop it cooked a little too fast and it was hard to melt the cream cheese. Once I added the cream, the cheese melted better and I let it simmer for 3.5 minutes. Ended up too thick so in the future I will add some milk to thin it out some. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"
Great flavor. As pmpage66 <\/strong>stated, the cream cheese needs to be melted on low. Grated parmesan was used in place of the shredded cheese for my dish. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"51805","romance_copy_dek":"This rich, easy garlic cream sauce recipe is requested at every family occasion I attend. Don't be afraid to alter the recipe with more or less garlic to suit your taste. \u2014Joy McQuaid, Darlington, Wisconsin","enhanced_recipe_title":"Garlic Cream Sauce","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup butter, cubed","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup butter, cubed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 garlic cloves, minced","IngredientText":"4 garlic cloves, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 ounces cream cheese, cubed","IngredientText":"4 ounces cream cheese, cubed"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup heavy whipping cream","IngredientText":"1 cup heavy whipping cream"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese","IngredientText":"1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":" Hot cooked fettuccine","IngredientText":" Hot cooked fettuccine"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":" Minced fresh parsley, optional","IngredientText":" Minced fresh parsley, optional"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Garlic-Cream-Sauce_EXPS_FT21_51805_F_0421_1.jpg","RecipeId":51805,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Garlic-Cream-Sauce_EXPS_FT21_51805_F_0421_1.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Joy","Lastname":"McQuaid","City":"Darlington","StateDescription":"Wisconsin","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 20 min. ","MinimumServingQuantity":6,"MaximumServingQuantity":6,"Yield":"6 servings. ","DigitalTitle":"Garlic Cream Sauce","SubmittedTitle":"Easy Ultimate Alfredo Sauce","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.5,"WebPublishedDate":"7\/1\/2021 5:24:41 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_FT21_51805_F_0421_1.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":10,"CookTimeInMinutes":10,"TotalTimeInMinutes":20,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Garlic Cream Sauce","OriginalSourceProject":"Garlic Cream Sauce","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"Garlic Cream Sauce Tips<\/h2>
How do you thicken garlic cream sauce?<\/h3>
How can I use this garlic cream sauce?<\/h3>
How long does this garlic cream sauce last?<\/h3>This garlic cream sauce recipe lasts for about three to five days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Try out these other homemade pasta sauces<\/a> once you've used up your leftovers!
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