FETTUCCINE ALFREDO - BAKED RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Fettuccine Alfredo - Baked Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by cweeks

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Fettuccine, combine:
1 lb. dry fettuccine, snapped in half
2 Cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 Tbsp, minced fresh garlic
Minced zest and juice from 1 lemon
1 tsp Kosher salt
Stir in:
2 cups half & half
2 Cups grated pecorino, Asiago, or parmesan cheese
2 tsp black pepper
optional : cooked chicken
For the topping:
1/2 Cup fresh bread crumbs
1/3 Cup grated pecorino cheese
1/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 For the fettuccine, combine pasta, broth, water, garlic, zest, lemon juice, and salt in a 9x13 in baking dish. Cover dish with foil and bake 20 min. Uncover dish, stir pasta with a fork, cover, and bake 20 minutes. Stir in half & half, 2 cups cheese and pepper. Cover casserole and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil, stir casserole and if still thin, bake, uncovered, 10 minutes more. Preheat broiler to high with rack 6 inches from element. For the topping, combine bread crumbs, remaining pecorino, and parsley. Sprinkle topping over casserole and broil until golden, 3-5 minutes. 648 calories per serving