Creamy Alfredo Pasta
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 10-ounce container of fresh Alfredo sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups bowtie pasta uncooked
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced ham, red bell pepper, and minced garlic.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the bell pepper becomes tender and the ham is slightly browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the fresh Alfredo sauce, chopped fresh sage, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thoroughly heated.
- While the sauce is cooking, cook the bowtie pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain the cooked pasta.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce mixture.
- Toss well to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta and sauce.
- Serve your Creamy Alfredo Pasta immediately, and enjoy the rich and comforting flavors.
Notes & Wine Advice
You can use any brand of fresh Alfredo sauce for this recipe.