In the culinary world, few pasta dishes are as iconic and beloved as linguine alfredo. With its velvety smooth sauce, tender linguine noodles, and rich cheesy flavor, it's no wonder this dish has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, mastering the art of cooking linguine alfredo is a rewarding endeavor. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the essential steps and techniques needed to create a restaurant-quality linguine alfredo dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From selecting the right ingredients to understanding the perfect cooking techniques, we'll cover everything you need to know to make a truly unforgettable meal. So gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the ultimate linguine alfredo.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP LINGUINE ALFREDO
Elegant but simple, fast and very impressive!
Provided by Tina
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until tender. Add shrimp; saute over high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
- Place pasta in a serving dish, and cover with shrimp sauce. Sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
LINGUINE ALFREDO
Use up leftover noodles by tossing them with this wonderful creamy garlic sauce from Loretta Ruda of Kennesaw, Georgia. "This is my version of several recipes I've tried through the years," she notes. "It is so simple to make." Tip: "Top this dish with broiled shrimp or scallops," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in the cream and 1 teaspoon parsley. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cream mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Toss with linguine; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SHRIMP LINGUINE ALFREDO
Make and share this Shrimp Linguine Alfredo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan.
- Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until tender.
- Add shrimp; saute over high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in half-and-half.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
- Place pasta in a serving dish, and cover with shrimp sauce.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
LINGUINE ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY
Creamy, dreamy linguine! This classic dish comes together in mere minutes. While the pasta boils, whip up a silky garlic, cream, and Parmesan sauce, then toss with the pasta until well coated.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon of salt, the pepper, and Parmesan and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Add the drained pasta and 1 tablespoon of reserved pasta water to the alfredo sauce and use tongs to toss until well coated, about 1 minute. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Remove the pan from the heat, top with parsley, and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 3 grams
SKINNY CHICKEN LINGUINE ALFREDO
Alfredo is a classically high-fat and calorie dish. This lovely linguine, a great 30-minute rush hour dinner, has much less fat and calories than the traditional version.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Return to Dutch oven to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. In medium bowl, beat half-and-half and flour with wire whisk; add to saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Beat in sour cream with wire whisk. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese, the salt and pepper.
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center.
- Add chicken, bell peppers and sauce to linguine; stir to mix. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Garnish each serving with cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
ZUCCHINI LINGUINE ALFREDO
A much lighter pasta Alfredo recipe that's packed with veggies and flavor, but tastes as good as the original. Linguine is extended with shredded zucchini 'noodles' to lower the calorie count and up the nutrition! I promise you can't even tell the zucchini is in there. A great way to use up summer's zucchini abundance too!
Provided by Jacqueline
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Shred zucchini with the shredding blade of a food processor and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander. Let the zucchini drain for 2 to 3 hours if possible. Transfer zucchini to several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in portobello mushrooms and cook until mushrooms have released their liquid, the juice has evaporated, and the mushrooms are browned, about 15 minutes. Stir shredded zucchini into the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the zucchini are tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer linguine into a large serving bowl.
- Toss pasta with zucchini-mushroom mixture, Parmesan cheese, and mushroom Alfredo sauce, tossing until thoroughly combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 945.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE LINGUINE ALFREDO
Steps:
- 1. Cook linguine according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, reserve 1/4 cup artichoke hearts. In a food processor, whirl remaining ingredients except shrimp until blended but still chunky. 3. Pour sauce into a medium saucepan. Stir in shrimp and reserved artichokes; cook over medium heat until sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat and cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta, put in a bowl, and pour sauce on top.
MOCK CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO USING WHOLE WHEAT LINGUINE
I created this recipe because DH cannot have milk, cream, or cream cheese. But he can have regular cheese. So, I had a hunk of fresh parmesan in the fridge, and an idea in my head. And this was the result.
Provided by Becky in Wisconsin
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in oil. When softened add in chicken. Cook until no longer pink.
- While you are cooking the chicken, you should be boiling your water for the pasta. Try to time it when they are done about the same time.
- Remove chicken from pan with slotted spoon and set aside. Keep warm.
- Turn the heat down as to not burn the butter. Add butter to skillet. Let it melt, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wine or broth.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken and the pasta to the "sauce", and toss.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
VEGETARIAN WHITE BEAN 'ALFREDO' WITH LINGUINE
A very filling meal that is delicious! Wonderful if you need something quick for your family.
Provided by Breanna Ford
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add 2/3 cup of the beans and 1/2 cup of soy milk; mash with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to create a thick paste. Stir in the remaining soy milk to create a thick sauce. Mix in the remaining beans and asparagus; simmer until asparagus is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss pasta with the sauce, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 481.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ALFREDO LINGUINE
Steps:
- Melt spread in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat and cook walnuts 3 minutes or until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until heated through. To serve, toss sauce with hot linguine. Sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts and garnish, if desired, with chopped fresh parsley.
SALMON LINGUINE ALFREDO
Jars of prepared Alfredo sauce and a can of salmon speed up this creamy pasta dish sent in by Arlene Mackun of St. George, Utah. TIP: You can drain two 6-ounce cans of crabmeat and use them instead of the salmon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the onions in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add salmon; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. , Stir in the Alfredo sauce, sherry or broth, celery salt, parsley and pepper; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Drain linguine; top with the salmon mixture.
Nutrition Facts :
LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE WITH LINGUINE
I wanted something comforting but, not too high in fat. My kids love this! Serve w/ a salad and bread!
Provided by HelenG
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute garlic in oil, in a sauce pan 1-2 minutes.
- In small bowl mix flour and broth together until there are no lumps. Add to pan and simmer until it thickens.
- Turn off heat. Stir in yogurt, pasta, optional meat/veggies and half of the parsley and half of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir again and top with remaining parsley and cheese.
- We love this with chicken. I usually serve it with a salad and bread.
- Enjoy!
LINGUINE ALFREDO
You can make this recipe with leftover noodles or freshly cooked. You can add broiled or grilled shrimp, scallops or chicken. I cut this out of a magazine, but can't tell which one it was from.
Provided by diner524
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large saucepan, saute garlic in butter. Stir in the cream and 1 teaspoon parsley. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cream mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat; stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Toss with linguine; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 63.9, Sodium 318.1, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Use fresh vegetables, quality pasta, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and texture in the sauce.
- Make the sauce creamy and smooth: Use a combination of butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese to create a creamy and smooth sauce. Don't let the sauce boil, as this can cause it to curdle.
- Add flavor to the sauce: You can add flavor to the sauce by using garlic, onion, herbs, or other spices. Be careful not to add too much, as you don't want to overpower the delicate flavor of the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately: Alfredo sauce is best served immediately after it is made. This will help prevent the sauce from separating or becoming too thick.
Conclusion:
Linguine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Linguine Alfredo a try!
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