REALLY CREAMY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Really Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo image

We have tried dozens of recipes to get the creamiest fettuccine Alfredo - and here's the winner! Basil and nutmeg add a subtly different feel to this Alfredo.

Provided by AMETHYST

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup margarine
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, margarine, milk, garlic powder and basil and stir over low heat until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 673.6 mg, Sugar 4 g