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Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo

Garlic fettuccine alfredo is made with a creamy sauce, and the only alfredo sauce you'll ever need! 



Garlic and parmesan the perfect pair! This garlic fettuccine alfredo is a super creamy pasta, that will knock your socks off! Comfort food at its finest!

Everybody needs a good Alfredo sauce in their life that is not only easy to prepare, but delicious, creamy, and cheesy too. It doesn't require any fancy ingredients, and after making it you will never buy jarred again. I promise!

How to make garlic fettuccine alfredo

  • In a large pot add water and boil pasta according to the package directions.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat, add butter and shallots and cook just until softened, Add the garlic and cook until fragrant about another 30 seconds.
  • Add in the half and half and softened cream cheese and bring to a low simmer until thickened. But don't let it boil.
  • Remove from heat and add in the parmesan cheese, whisk until cheese is melted.
  • Add in cooked pasta and toss until covered.
  • Garnish with more parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

This garlic fettuccine alfredo makes a great weeknight dinner, only taking about 30 minutes to prepare. Serve with a crisp green salad and some crusty bread to sop up the extra sauce and voila dinner is served.

You really can't go wrong with this served plain. You could add some grilled chicken which is my kid's favorite, or shrimp, or even just some veggies to the dish....yummy!

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garlic fettuccine alfredo in a cast iron skillet with tongs picking up a scoop

Classic Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo

4.69 from 41 votes
Written By: Wendie
Garlic fettuccine alfredo is made with a creamy sauce, and the only alfredo sauce youโ€™ll ever need!ย 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 451

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz Fettuccine or Penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 1/2 cups half and half
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Make Pasta according to the box directions, drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat - melt butter and add shallots and cook for 2 minutes then add garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.
  • Add half and half and cream cheese and heat just until bubbly....do not boil it
  • Remove from heat and add in parmesan cheese and mix until the cheese is melted.
  • Add pasta to the skillet and toss until combined. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

You can use any pasta you prefer.
Half n half is found in the dairy section of the grocery store. You can make your own half n half by using equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
Use freshly grated parmesan not the stuff from the green can.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 14gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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Course Entrees
Cuisine Italian
4.69 from 41 votes (40 ratings without comment)

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4 Comments

  1. Hmmm, not sure why it was watery. Did you follow the recipe exactly and let it simmer? Feel free to send me an email to help you troubleshoot.

  2. 5 stars
    This recipe was simple and very tasty. I added shrimp to it and it was so good!!
    Wonderful Alfredo sauce and quick. And now i have leftovers for lunch or dinner. ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. ok, so I'm going to make this dish this weekend. I love pasta and I love that you can add chicken, shrimp or just serve it plain.