Homemade Alfredo

Thanks Kristy!!

Homemade Alfredo with Pasta Shells

Ingredients- (for pasta water)
2tb fresh garlic, minced
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2
1 tb sun dried tomatoes, chopped
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 tb of Italian seasoning
or
1tsp each of basil, thyme, oregano, sage
salt and pepper to taste.
1 package of pasta shells-add once water boils
Throw all ingredients in water together, bring to boil, add shells.
This gives your pasta an amazing flavor.

1 lb meat (1 lb of meatballs, chicken, sausage links, steak,  tofu, whatever you'd like. I personally use sweet Italian links, cut 3/4 inch pieces, it becomes 1/2 inch little meatballs once cooked.)
 Ingredients Sauce
2-  8oz packages of white cheeses, different kinds, shredded  (examples: parmesan, asiago, smoked gouda) I buy the wedges and shred in food processor.
1 stick of butter
16oz of whipping cream or plain half and half.
2 tb of Italian seasoning
or
1tsp each of basil, thyme, oregano, sage
salt and pepper to taste.

Sauce- cooked on med-med high temp.
 Melt stick of butter in large skillet.
Add cream.
Add seasoning.
Stir until blended well.
Add your cheese mix 1/3 at a time. Melt all the way before adding
 the next batch.
Continue to stir often.
Once your cheese has been blended and is melted, add your cooked meat.
Once your pasta is cooked, drain into colander, pasta and veggies.
Combine all together in a large bowl.