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
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1
box
pasta
nearly cooked through al dente
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2
tbsp
butter
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1
tbsp
olive oil
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1/2
medium-sized
garlic clove
crushed and finely minced
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2
cups
heavy cream
or half and half
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1
cup
Parmesan cheese
finely grated
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1/4
tsp
white pepper
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1
tbsp
fresh Italian parsley
minced (if desired)
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions shy of about 3 minutes cooking time. In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
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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.
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Add the cream, cheese and pepper. Simmer and stir for a couple minutes until it begins to thicken.
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Add the cooked al dente pasta to the sauce and continue to simmer for two minutes.
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Sprinkle with the Italian parsley if desired and any additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.