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, fettuccine or spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces (light is fine)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1 stick, 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh Italian parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Put a pot with 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt on high heat and bring it to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook following the timing instructions on the package. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, butter, and garlic powder. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and melted.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir constantly until smooth and hot but not boiling. Taste and season with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add extra milk.
- Toss the sauce with the hot drained pasta.
- Garnish servings with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve with hot baked garlic bread and a tossed salad.
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