ALFREDO WITH HALF AND HALF RECIPES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the flour and garlic salt into the melted butter until the mixture is smooth. Slowly beat the half and half into the sauce until completely incorporated. Stir the garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese into the sauce, whisking continually. Bring the sauce to a simmer; cook, stirring regularly, until the sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Steps:

• MARINARA SAUCE: In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
• Cook the pasta according to the directions; drain. Place in a warm serving dish. You may want to add a little olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking. Cook butter, whipping cream, parmesan cheese and parsley in a separate pan. Add seasonings.
• In large skillet melt butter and olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and saute` until pink on bottom side. Turn over and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Mix together equal parts of marinara and Alfredo sauce. Add cooked shrimp and serve over fettuccine.
• NOTE: I keep marinara sauce on hand in the freezer for dishes like this. The Alfredo sauce comes together quickly as does the cooking of the shrimp. Makes a great company meal that will be sure to please.