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Really Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

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"We have tried dozens of recipes to get the creamiest fettuccine Alfredo - and here's the winner! Basil and nutmeg add a subtly different feel to this Alfredo."
Really Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 92 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, margarine, milk, garlic powder and basil and stir over low heat until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 1, 2007 by KARMANA 
Very tasty sauce. I ended up throwing in some red onions as well. I found adding a bit of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2006 by MOLLE888 
Delicious! Here's what I did... I used 8 oz of medium shell pasta, 2 ounces cream cheese, 2/3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 27, 2007 by jmccleary 
GREAT (and easy) recipe. I always used DIGIORNO - ALFREDO SAUCE but they took it off the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 15, 2003 by SDEVP 
This recipe was perfect and very easy! It tastes just like Olive Garden with blackened strips... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 11, 2003 by HOMEMAKER 
This was good. Next time I'll use a little less cream cheese. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 16, 2005 by Cali 
This is the best Alfredo sauce I have ever made, and will be our sauce of choise from now on.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 6, 2007 by Hummel97 
This is sinful. Very rich and filling. I doubled the recipe for the sauce and had sauteed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2002 by STRAWBERRY SWIRL 
I made this one for my mom for mothers day and she LOVED it. It was really creamy and rich and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 21, 2008 by Yummy 4 Tummy 
This was pretty good. I didn't have fettuccine so I substituted penne. Also added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on may 10, 2003 by Annette 
This should be called cream cheese fettucini. It does not taste like the traditional one. My... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Really Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 616

  • Total Fat: 44g
  • Cholesterol: 64mg
  • Sodium: 444mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 13.1g

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