Easy Pasta Alfredo
This pasta Alfredo is super easy—you'll have a meal in as little as 20 minutes! Add a salad and garlic bread for a fabulous meal!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine, or fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the pasta cooking water
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup butter
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ to 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, (5 to 6 ounces)
- fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh Italian parsley or basil (optional), for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Put a pot with 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt on high heat and bring it to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.8 ounces linguine | 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and melted.8 ounces cream cheese | 1/2 cup butter | 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of milk, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and hot but not boiling. Taste and season with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add extra milk, a little at a time.1 1/2 to 2 cups milk | 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese | fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Toss the sauce with the hot drained pasta.
- Garnish servings with fresh chopped parsley or basil.Chopped fresh Italian parsley or basil (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 749kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 20gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1781IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 353mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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