So...let's talk about one of my most favorite dishes!!!! ALFREDO!!! I LOVE me a good alfredo dish...but I'm not talking about anything from a jar. I love a good homemade alfredo that's full of yumminess and flavor!! Like I said in my Q&A post, (which if you haven't read it yet...STOP what you're doing and go read it...) I love to cook, and also really love pasta, so I am always trying to find a new alfredo recipe to top my 3 favorites. So far I haven't found any, but I'm going to keep being on the lookout!!
Below are my top 3 favorite alfredo dishes, and the ones that I make the most often. One of them is actually my boyfriends favorite dish that I make, and easily gets ranked a 10 every time. All of these recipes I found on Pinterest, however, I do not follow them to a T when it comes to the seasoning. I LOVE a well seasoned dish, and unfortunately I have noticed that ALOT of recipes only call for salt and pepper (not seasonings) or very minimal seasoning. I season everything...from the protein to the vegetables to the sauce itself. I will also list some of my favorite go to seasonings below.
Disclaimer...I hardly remember to take pics of my meals...so these are not pictures from when I have made the dishes. However, if you make any of these recipes, please take pics and send them to me!!
Let's start with the Alfred that I actually use the most, because it is the easiest, but still doesn't lack on flavor. I originally got the recipe because the boyfriend asked me to make shrimp alfredo one night, but it has quickly transitioned to being the alfredo that I use with other proteins and vegetables. This recipe comes from the Blog Midget Momma. It has 5 ingredients (not including the extra seasonings), and is rich, creamy, and oh so tasty. The process takes a little labor of love, but it is definitely worth it in the end. You won't regret trying this recipe!! Check out https://www.midgetmomma.com/ for this recipe and more!!
Alfredo Sauce
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- Melt butter and cream cheese in a sauce pan over medium heat. The cream cheese might look a bit strange, but stir it till you have it as smooth as you can get it.
- Pour in the whipping cream and turn the heat to medium-high.
- Whisk together until butter and cream have combined and until the sauce bubbles slightly.
- Add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder and stir until everything is mixed well. Turn off the heat, sauce will thicken as it cools a little.
The next alfredo I want to share is one of my favorite go to comfort meals. It comes from the Blog Host the Toast, and it is so yummy and just sticks to your ribs and wraps you up in a warm hug! I love it! It says it takes 30 minutes, but I somehow always manage to make it take longer than that. That's definitely an error in the cook...and not the recipe. As previously stated, I did add some seasonings to this recipe, and I also omitted the parsley, because I'm not a fan. This recipe will NOT disappoint, and neither have any of her others that I have tried. Check out https://hostthetoast.com/ for this recipe and more!!
30 Minute Chicken & Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo Bake
· 20 ounces Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
· 1 stick butter, divided
· 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 1–2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
· Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
· 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
· 2 garlic cloves, minced
· 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
· 2 cups finely grated Parmesan
· 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
· Parsley, chopped, to top
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. 2 minutes before the tortellini finishes cooking, add the broccoli to the pot.
3. As the tortellini cooks, prepare the chicken and alfredo sauce. Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until well-browned all over and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy cream and place the remaining butter in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Whisk in the parmesan cheese, until fully melted and thickened. Whisk in half of the mozzarella cheese.
5. Place the chicken, tortellini, and broccoli in a 2.7 quart baking dish. Pour over the Alfredo sauce and toss to combine. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
6. Bake 10 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and brown. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
My last alfredo is the house favorite!! I got it from the Blog Number-2-pencil. It is my one pot wonder that I could literally make in my sleep. Interestingly enough, I get a weird kick out of making really complicated recipes (even though I cuss myself while I'm making them), but I really do love the simplicity of this one pot meal! I have experimented with the level of spiciness, how creamy I wanted it to be, and I have even added in some broccoli before. This dish has never disappointed, and it gets rated a 10 every time I make it. Check out https://www.number-2-pencil.com/ for this recipe and more!!
One Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo
· 4 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 pound chicken cut into bite sized pieces
· 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
· freshly ground black pepper to taste
· 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
· 4 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
· 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
· 1 pound penne pasta, uncooked
· 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
· 4 oz parmesan cheese freshly shredded, more as needed
· Italian Parsley garnish
1. Start with a large cooking pot that has a lid.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in olive oil over medium high heat.
3. Add sausage and continue to cook until lightly browned.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for about two minutes.
5. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, dried pasta, and cajun seasoning to pot.
6. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
7. Reduce heat to low and let cook covered for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
8. Remove pot from heat and slowly stir in parmesan cheese.
9. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional cajun seasoning to taste.
Additional Seasonings that I like to use:
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Paprika
Smoked Paprika
Lawry's Seasoning Salt
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
Tony Chachere'S Seasoning Creole (original)
Again...these are just my opinion of my top 3 favorites. I would LOVE to know what your favorites are!! If you try these, please don't forget to let me know your thoughts!!
Lots of Love 💙
Rebekah
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Love these recipes. Gave me some new ideas!!
ReplyDeleteYay!! I'm so glad!! If you use them, definitely let me know how they worked out for you!!
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