Pasta is a staple in our household, especially having an extensive Italian background. It’s simple, versatile and easy to work with in various dishes. I do have to admit, i did or use to buy the store bought type of Alfredo until i started making it from scratch. Never again will i purchase a single jar of Alfredo! It’s so simple to prepare and to create at home. So fresh, tasty, and made in under 8-10 minutes of your time. That’s it! So next time your contemplating about picking up that jar of store bought Alfredo, drop it and say no. Say yes to real food. There’s nothing better than fresh, homemade Alfredo sauce served with wonderful cooked pasta.

 

SERVES: 6

 

INGREDIENTS:

12 ounce package of penne, or a favorite style

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 cloves garlic

1/2 onion, minced

small bunch, fresh parsley

ALFREDO SAUCE

1 cup Parmesan cheese

1 cup light cream

2 tbsp corn starch

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large stock pot, fill with water 3/4 quarters of the way on high heat. Add a dash of salt; then cover with the lid. When water is boiling, place pasta into the pot until desired time period. Then drain.

In a sauce pan, sweat the onions and garlic on medium heat, until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms in the pan and cook until soft and tender; about another two minutes or so. Add the cream, corn starch and Parmesan cheese together, stirring consistently, and cook until it thickens to desired consistency. Remove from heat.

Pour the mushroom Alfredo sauce over the drained paste. Toss to coat evenly. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan. Maybe a spritz of fresh lemon juice. Serve and enjoy.

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Calories 365; Total Fat 17g; Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 300mg; Total Carbohydrates 35g; Protein 17.5g; Vitamin A 8%; Calcium 30%; Vitamin C 2%; Iron 14%. This is very low in sugar, high in phosphorus and Vitamin B6.

 

 

 

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