Linguine Alfredo

diner524's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 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.