Creamy Alfredo Pasta

Name: Creamy Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients: 1/2 (16-oz.) package cellentani (corkscrew-shaped) pasta; 2 cups half-and-half; 1/3 cup butter; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 1/2 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated (1 cup); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 (16-oz.) package cellentani (corkscrew-shaped) pasta
2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated (1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2

Meanwhile, cook half-and-half and next 2 ingredients in a large heavy nonaluminum saucepan over medium heat, whisking often, 12 minutes or until reduced by one-third (do not boil). Remove from heat.
3

Whisk in cheese, next 2 ingredients, and desired amount of pepper until sauce is smooth. Toss sauce with hot cooked pasta. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.