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Linguine Alfredo

Linguine Alfredo

Creamy linguine alfredo recipe made with cream cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, it makes the perfect weeknight dinner idea.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp light herb and garlic cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 340 g linguine noodles
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Mix in the flour, and cook for another minute. Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water, then drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Add the sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved water to the pasta, and toss to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Divide among bowls and enjoy.