By Garima Johar
August 3, 2026
Are you still overpaying for that creamy bowl of Alfredo pasta at a cafe next door? If you’re not able to nail the consistency of the sauce, here’s a step-wise guide to make Alfredo pasta like a pro.
250 g penne pasta 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1 cup fresh cream ½ cup milk 1 cup parmesan cheese 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp mixed Italian herbs To taste salt Chopped parsley for garnish
Boil the pasta till al dente and drain the water.
Heat some butter and olive oil in a pan and saute chopped garlic till fragrant.
Stir in cream and milk. Once smooth, mix in grated parmesan cheese.
Season with black pepper, Italian herbs, and salt. Add in the cooked pasta and mix well.
Check and adjust the consistency of the sauce with milk.
Garnish with chopped parsley and cheese and serve the Alfredo pasta with toasted garlic bread.