Before diving into the cooking, I find it’s always best to have your ingredients prepped and ready. Measure out your butter, cream cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, and spices. Set them aside and be ready to whisk up a culinary masterpiece!

In a medium nonstick saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Ensure it’s gently bubbling but not browning—it shouldn’t smell nutty just yet! The goal is to create a buttery base that will be the foundation of our rich sauce.

Once the butter has melted, it’s time to introduce the softened cream cheese and garlic powder. With a wire whisk, mix these together until you achieve a wonderfully smooth consistency. This is where the magic starts to happen, transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

Next, slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously. Adding it gradually helps eliminate any lumps and keeps the sauce silky. Keep whisking until everything is well-blended and glossy. If you notice any stubborn lumps, just whisk a little longer!

Now, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. This is where the sauce thickens up beautifully. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and you can see that luscious creaminess starting to come together.

Remove the sauce from heat once it reaches your desired thickness. Keep in mind that it will thicken more as it cools, so don’t panic if it seems a bit thin initially. If it gets too thick, simply add a splash more milk. Toss that gorgeous Alfredo sauce with your hot pasta right away, and serve it up!