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Creamy Alfredo Pasta

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, February 2010



List of Ingredients



• ½ (16-ounce) package cellentani (corkscrew-shaped) pasta
  
• 2 cups half-and-half
  
• 1/3 cup butter
  
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  
• 1½ ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated (1 cup)
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  
• ¼ tsp salt
  
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, cook half-and-half and next 2 ingredients in a large heavy non-aluminum saucepan over medium heat, whisking often, 12 minutes, or until reduced by one-third (do not boil). Remove from heat.
   
   
3. Whisk in cheese, next 2 ingredients, and desired amount of pepper until sauce is smooth. Toss sauce with hot cooked pasta. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.