Angel Hair Alfredo

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022
Your family won't believe that this tasty dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. —Sue Megonigle
Angel Hair Alfredo Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 8 to 12 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until lightly browned. Stir in the flour, cornstarch, garlic salt, pepper and basil until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Reduce heat; whisk in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add ham if desired; heat through. Drain pasta; add to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 315 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.