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Orecchiette with creamy Alfredo sauce ~ kids favorite #SundaySupper
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
This family favorite is rich, creamy and cheesy. Your kids will love orecchiette pasta with homemade creamy Alfredo sauce.
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Michelle Barsness
Ingredients
  • 1 box pasta nearly cooked through al dente
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium-sized garlic clove crushed and finely minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley minced (if desired)
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions shy of about 3 minutes cooking time. In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until it begins to soften.
  3. Add the cream, cheese and pepper. Simmer and stir for a couple minutes until it begins to thicken.
  4. Add the cooked al dente pasta to the sauce and continue to simmer for two minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with the Italian parsley if desired and any additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Recipe courtesy of http://www.pineneedlesinmysalad.com For more great recipes, join our email mailing list. Essentials: Orecchiette pasta Heavy Whipping Cream Cheese grater Large skillet Variations: Add 1/4 cup of frozen peas and 1/2 - 3/4 cup cooked chicken to the sauce as it simmers. Use different pastas: Fettuccine or Penne suggested.