Copycat Fettuccine Alfredo

I found this recipe on the internet while looking for a killer alfredo dish. It's fantastic and easy to make! The lemon pepper is what I consider to be the secret ingredient. Wow!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 3⁄4 cup cream cheese (1 package)
• 3⁄4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 -2  pinch  garlic salt (or to taste)
• 1 -2  pinch lemon pepper (or to Taste)
• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine
• 10 -12  whole  baby carrots (optional)
• 2  stalks fresh broccoli (just the Florretts) (optional)
• 1  yellow squash, Sliced (optional)
• 20  large  pre-  cooked shrimp, thawed (optional)

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water with a pinch of salt to a rolling boil.
2. In the meantime, melt butter & cream cheese in half & half in a small sauce pan on medium heat stirring constantly. This could be done in a microwave as well. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add garlic and lemon pepper.
3. Cook fettucine according to the directions on the box & combine with sauce.
4. For a nice kick, add shrimp or grilled chicken slices. I usually add steamed broccoli florrets, yellow squash slices and baby carrots too.
5. Searve with your favorite wine and garlic bread. Enjoy!
6. Hint: A salad spinner works really well for drying your freshly washed veggies and thawed shrimp.