ASIAGO GARLIC ALFREDO PASTA

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Asiago Garlic Alfredo Pasta gets tossed in the best creamy and rich asiago garlic alfredo!  This is a meal the entire family will go crazy for!


HOW DO YOU MAKE HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE?
You start by melting the butter.  Whisk in the heavy cream and cream cheese.  Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted.  Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, and salt and pepper.  Whisk until smooth.  Add the freshly grated asiago cheese.

HOW DO YOU MAKE ALFREDO SAUCE FROM THE OLIVE GARDEN?
Traditionally alfredo sauce from the olive garden includes cream, garlic, and parmesan cheese.  This recipe includes a few more things but is so much better!

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 1-pint heavy whipping cream (2 cups)
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Asiago cheese


INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. In a medium saucepan add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add the grated asiago cheese.
  3. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Toss it with your favorite pasta!