Fettuccine Alfredo (5 ingredients, 15 minutes)

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes to make when I’m short on time, didn’t plan ahead or just flat out don’t feel like making dinner. It feels like a special dish yet it’s so quick and easy to make. In fact the guys in our house don’t even complain about the fact that it’s meatless! These are ingredients that I always have in the house, and any type of pasta is fine if you don’t have fettuccine.

Fettuccine Alfredo add ins…

Bacon

Peas

Ham

Mushrooms

Broccoli

These are some of my favorites to change it up a bit. Try whatever sounds good to you!

About the Garlic

I prefer using fresh garlic (it’s always the best) but if you don’t have it you can use a dash of powdered garlic. If you’re not used to using fresh garlic in recipes try it, you’ll never go back! I highly recommend this garlic press … all you do is rock it back and forth while pressing down on the peeled clove and then scoop your minced garlic off with a spoon. Easy, peasy and your hands won’t smell like an Olive Garden bread-stick.

Fettuccine

When I’m making this my main course I like to buy “fettuccine nests.” They just make it extra special and the texture is more like fresh, homemade pasta. You’ll usually find packages in the same area as all the pasta in your grocery store, only they’re often at the bottom or off to the side of all the big name brands (specialty pasta section).

Fettuccine Alfredo (5 ingredients, 15 minutes)

Serves 4, Total Time: 15 Minutes

12 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup half and half

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (shredded, not the powdered)

1 clove of garlic

Instructions

Cook fettuccine in salted water 8 to 10 minutes until al dente; drain in colander and set aside.

Melt the butter in the pan you used to cook the fettuccine (saves on cleanup). Add garlic to cook it a bit, stirring constantly to make sure the butter and garlic do not burn. About 30 seconds to a minute max, I don’t even let the garlic brown.

Add the half and half while stirring then add the Parmesan cheese, once cheese is melted remove from heat and add pasta back to the pan to combine. Season with salt, fresh cracked pepper and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.

Note: The nutmeg really adds a lot but be careful a little bit goes a long way!

Bon Appetit!