How To Make Alfredo Pasta? Make Cafe-Like White Sauce With This Italian Recipe

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.

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Boil the pasta till al dente and drain the water.

Step 2

Heat some butter and olive oil in a pan and saute chopped garlic till fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in cream and milk. Once smooth, mix in grated parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Season with black pepper, Italian herbs, and salt. Add in the cooked pasta and mix well.

Step 5

Check and adjust the consistency of the sauce with milk.

Step 6

Garnish with chopped parsley and cheese and serve the Alfredo pasta with toasted garlic bread.