INGREDIENTS
10 oz Fettuccine or Penne pasta
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves of garlic minced
1 shallot diced
2 1/2 cups half and half
2 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
salt and pepper
Fresh parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Make Pasta according to the box directions, drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat – melt butter and add shallots and cook for 2 minutes then add garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.
Add half and half and cream cheese and heat just until bubbly….do not boil it
Remove from heat and add in parmesan cheese and mix until the cheese is melted.
Add pasta to the skillet and toss until combined. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
NOTES
You can use any pasta you prefer.
Half n half is found in the dairy section of the grocery store. You can make your own half n half by using equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
Use freshly grated parmesan not the stuff from the green can.
