Pasta Alfredo

If you are looking for a healthy meal to serve your friends and family, this is not the recipe for you. If you are looking for an easy, fast, inexpensive meal that will wow your guests and make everyone believe you have spent hours in the kitchen, this is exactly what you are looking for. This is a special occasion meal for our family. My kids love it and my dinner guests can't get enough of it.

12 oz. dried bow tie pasta
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
4 green onions, chopped
2-4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups heavy cream
2 cups freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese
Fresh parsley

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Sautee garlic and onions in butter until garlic is golden in color. Add flour, salt and pepper and mix well. Add cream a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to boil. Add all but 1/4 cup of cheese. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Mix sauce and pasta together in a large, shallow bowl. Top with remaining cheese and fresh parsley to garnish.

Serve with sauteed mushrooms and/or grilled chicken or shrimp that has been marinated in italian salad dressing.

Enjoy!

*Beth