Better Than "Olive Garden" Alfredo with chicken

 I am going to do two posts today because I do want to make up for the lack of posts this past week, what can I say work caught up with me.  Although I did make everything I had listed I did not find time between making it and my husband playing computers games to post about them so here they are.

I must start this post off by letting you know I did have a guest cook in the kitchen with me while I was cooking, his name is Max, he is 5 years old, and he loves to be in the kitchen while I cook, sitting on the chair that he nudges close so he can get a good look.  Max is one of my cats  :)

I am a sucker for some good alfredo, but I have been deeply disappointed by countless restaurants due to their sauce not being creamy enough or lacking flavor (and this does not mean salt). I had been scouring the internet looking for the right recipe, many of them call for ingredients that I can not find in grocery stores up here (we do not have much in the way of ethnic or different foods). Others sounded quite difficult and time consuming, which is fine once in a while but with how much I love alfredo I knew I would be making it often, and time consuming sauce is not something I want to have to make.  Then one day I came across this gem of a recipe, its called “Better than Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce,” and trust me when I say, it sooooooooo is. Its creamy, its rich, its tasty, and it is super easy to make!

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons Sweet Butter

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

2 Garlic Cloves

2 Cups Heavy Cream

¼ Teaspoon white pepper

½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

¾ Cup Mozzarella Cheese

1 (12 oz) Box  Angel Hair Pasta

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan with the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, cream, white pepper and bring to a simmer.
3. Stir often.
4. Add the parmesan cheese and simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
5. When the sauce has thickened add the mozzarella cheese and stir until smooth. Stir frequently.
6. While the Sauce cooks, boil noodles for 3-5 minutes.
7. Place pasta on serving plate and spoon sauce over pasta.

http://www.food.com/recipe/better-than-olive-garden-alfredo-sauce-141983

This recipe is honestly better than any alfredo sauce I have ever had.  I always serve it with some chicken that I slice into thin strips and cook in some olive oil, rosemary, oregano, and thyme.  An easy dinner that is sure to please all!