Fettucine Alfredo

So this is not an authentic recipe - nor is it lowfat by any means - but it is fast, easy, and should impress (most) guests. Definitely better than the hotpot alfredo I made in college!

Fettucine Alfredo


Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 TBSP. cream cheese
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 tsp. minced garlic (or garlic powder in a pinch)
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (preferably fresh)
• fresh parsley (to garnish)
• 1 lb. fettuccine, prepared as directed

Directions

1. Prepare fettuccine/pasta as directed.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter.
3. When butter is melted, add cream cheese.
4. When the cream cheese is softened, add heavy cream.
5. Season with garlic, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
7. Slowly add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and continue stirring another 5 minutes.
8. Reserve 2 TBSP. parmesan, then slowly add remaining cheese and stir another 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and stir in hot fettucine noodles, and coat pasta completely.
10. Serve garnished with remaining fresh parmesan and parsley.

Makes 6 servings. 25 min total.

Photo courtesy of nestle.ca