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garlic fettuccine alfredo in a cast iron skillet with tongs picking up a scoop
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Classic Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo

Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta
Servings 6
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 16 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.