Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

Step 1

Whether you're making this dish for one, two, or four, the instructions are all the same!

Step 2

Grab a small pot and cook noodles according to the package's directions. I undercook mine [barely] by a minute or two since they will spend a few extra minutes in the sauce.

Step 3

While they simmer away, measure out the remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Once the noodles are al-dente and tender, remove the water [drain, strain, whatever!] and reduce heat to medium-low [about a 4 on the dial].

Step 5

Add the noodles back to the pot and pour in the remainder of your ingredients.

Step 6

Stir constantly with a fork until the sauce thickens [approx 5 minutes if you're serving one and 5-10 minutes for larger batches]. If you're staring at a pot full of liquid for a few minutes there, don't be alarmed. It will thicken by the end. If you're a bit impatient you can try upping the heat a tad but [as I've found out the hard way] higher heat means increased risk of burning, so you'll want to stir incessantly and watch it like a hawk.

Step 7

Once it's thick and creamy, grab a teeny bite to taste test.

Step 8

Feel free to add extra garlic [I have a heavy hand with the stuff], parsley, salt, pepper an even some cayenne pepper for a little zing!

Step 9

Serve piping hot and enjoy immediately!

Step 10

optional: top with a teeny drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving and, if you're feeling feisty, a little extra grated parm and parsley. Veggies also make a fantabulous addition if I do say so myself =) As does garlicky grilled/sauteed shrimp or coconut shrimp. It's straight up to die for with shrimp!