A Different Twist on Alfredo

Written by admin on February 15, 2009 – 9:46 pm -

My cousin Charity is a great cook, I’m always getting a lot of great recipes from her. This is her Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. I’m not sure if she made this up on her own of got it from someone, but I made it the other night and Chase and I both absolutely loved it! It’s quick and easy enough that you can make it on a weeknight, but it’s also good enough to cook for a more special weekend meal, or when you’re having company over.

Please don’t let the fact that it’s made with a packet make you think it’s not absolutely GREAT. The ingredient list might seem a little bit interesting…but TRUST ME, the flavors blend SO well together! If you don’t already have a good alfredo recipe, here’s a great one for you. Of, if you do already have one that you like, still try this one because it really has a great new unexpected twist that you’ll like! It’s almost like a southwest twist, with the tomatoes and the cilantro…like I said, just trust me on this one and try it!

Charity’s Yummy Fettuccine

fettuccine
2 Tbsp butter
8 oz mushrooms, cut in quarters
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp white wine**
1 small can diced tomatoes
1 pkg Alfredo mix
1/2 pt (1 c. heavy cream)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
handful cilantro, chopped
grilled chicken or shrimp (optional)

Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook until mushrooms are tender.
Add wine, boil for a couple minutes.
Add tomatoes, Alfredo mix, cream, & Parmesan cheese. Cook another couple minutes.
Add cilantro just before serving over fettuccine (salt & pepper to taste).
The original recipe didn’t call for this, but I added grilled chicken when I made this…mmm! I think it’d also be really good with shrimp. Just a suggestion!

Recommendations:

Wine: We’re not an alcohol drinking family, but sometimes I cook with wine, because all of the alcohol cooks out when you cook with it. So I just buy white cooking wine (can be found in any grocery store on the shelves, usually by the vinegar) for recipes like this one.

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