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Easy Pasta Alfredo

By: Karin De Carlo 
"Who would believe that five simple ingredients could taste so rich and delicious? 'This creamy, comforting sauce can be made in a matter of minutes,' assures Karin DeCarlo from Milford, Pennsylvania."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add cream and nutmeg; heat through but do not boil. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the cheese sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by ValGal   view full review
Excellent!!! My husband and son asked me to double the recipe next time. The only change I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by Paper Paladin   view full review
Works better in a double boiler. Heat the butter first, then add the cream, and after that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by Cooking 101   view full review
I was surprised at how well this turned out since it was so fast and easy. But this goes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by CallieJade   view full review
One word: Delish! Although I added more cream cheese, but that just depends on how well you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2011 by laurel.reedy   view full review
Was very good once I figured out how to melt parmesan correctly! Man was I surprised when it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by Michele   view full review
Next time, I'll add a hair less nutmeg and at least 1/8 t. of salt and pepper, each.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by Julie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Oooooh, I was pleasantly surprised by this simple recipe. The taste was very very good. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2010 by y0urlilcut   view full review
I really liked this recipe, even though I made some changes. It turned out really well. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by marjack68 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've tried many sauce recipes and lots of shortcuts. This one is my family's favorite, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by WILLANDJENN2004   view full review
Not really what I was expecting, but it was edible...

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