Classic Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo
Garlic fettuccine alfredo is made with a creamy sauce, and the only alfredo sauce you’ll ever need!
Servings 6
Calories 451kcal
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: 6Servings | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g