Linguine Alfredo

Submitted by diner524

"You can make this recipe with leftover noodles or freshly cooked. You can add broiled or grilled shrimp, scallops or chicken. I cut this out of a magazine, but can't tell which one it was from."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic, minced (add to more to your liking)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced & divided
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cold water
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups linguine, cooked
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In large saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in the cream and 1 teaspoon parsley. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cream mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Remove from the heat; stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Toss with linguine; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining parsley.

Reviews

[Boomette]

I got 3 small servings which was perfect because we ate garlic bread with it. I used dried parsley instead of fresh. That's the only thing I changed. So easy to do. I had cooked spaghetti of yesterday that I plunged in boiling water for just a few minutes. So that was really quick to do. Thanks Diner :) Made for Holiday tag game

 

[ItalianPrincess3]

My kids love this for a light lunch and they have it often! I think it is one of their favorite things in the whole world, because every time you ask them what they want they say pasta and cheese please!

 

[Shabby Sign Shoppe]

In a pinch this saved dinner one evening. Thank you! I did use skim milk and it worked pretty well. I know the half and half (even fat free) would have been richer and tastier. Would double next time for a family of 4.

 

[Outta Here]

This was a snap to make, while waiting for some chicken breasts to bake. I made it as a side, but looking forward to making it as a meal with some shrimp and vegies. I used fat-free half and half and it worked fine. I had not quite enough linguine, so added some fettuccine also. Made for Spring 2009 PAC.

 

[Shelly 5]

Delicious!