Love rich, creamy alfredo sauce? It does so much more than make a great fettuccine alfredo! Check out plenty of recipes that make the most of this creamy, cheesy pasta sauce.
1/20
Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno
From the Recipe Creator:
After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own homemade version—and I think I got pretty close. I always double this and freeze the second one for another meal. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 449 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
2/20
Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta
From the Recipe Creator:
People love this creamy pasta and think it’s complicated, but jarred sauces make it so quick to prepare. It feels special enough for festive occasions. —Cassandra Gourley, Williams, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 554 calories, 30g fat (13g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
3/20
Garden Vegetable Gnocchi
From the Recipe Creator:
When we go meatless, we toss gnocchi (my husband’s favorite) with veggies and a dab of pesto. I use zucchini in this, too. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 402 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.
4/20
Chicken Alfredo Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Keep this easy chicken Alfredo casserole recipe on hand when you need a simple supper in a snap. It starts with uncooked penne, which you toss with cubed cooked chicken, garlic-spiked sauce and broth, then bake in the oven until the pasta is al dente. —Becky Hauge, Carson, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 532 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1230mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.
5/20
Spinach Pizza
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty pizza is so easy to prepare. My family, including my young daughter, loves it. What an easy way to make a delicious, veggie-filled meal! —Dawn Bartholomew, Raleigh, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 403 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
6/20
Ham Ravioli Bake
From the Recipe Creator:
I based this recipe on a dish my husband likes to order when we go out for Italian food. Not only does he love it, but my daughter does too! —Jennifer Berger, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 653 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 1496mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
7/20
Crab Alfredo
From the Recipe Creator:
I improvised this recipe when I was looking for quick Lenten dishes, but it has become a favorite for my husband and me all year long. —Esther Pittello, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 552 calories, 20g fat (13g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1246mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
8/20
Stuffed Pasta Shells
From the Recipe Creator:
These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two of these shells makes a great individual serving at a potluck, so a single batch goes a long way.
—Jena Coffey, St. Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 314 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
9/20
Copycat Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love going out to eat and ordering spinach and artichoke dip, but now that we have our own recipe it's become a favorite at home. I use this for important game days, and it's always a hit at school for treat day! —Hollie Gabriel, Topeka, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 118 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
10/20
Artichoke Blue Cheese Fettuccine
From the Recipe Creator:
Store-bought Alfredo sauce speeds along this flavorful, meatless entree. I use dry pasta, but you can use refrigerated fettuccine to make this recipe even faster. —Jolanthe Erb, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 499 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
11/20
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1 cup pasta: 543 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 1161mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 48g protein.
12/20
Ravioli Carbonara
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy Alfredo sauce tops ravioli in this savory main course from Ronda Weirich. The Liberal, Kansas cook gives it great crowd-appeal with a topping of crisp bacon crumbles. This tempting meal is just five ingredients away!
13/20
Turkey Cordon Bleu with Alfredo Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
For our annual Kentucky Derby party I wanted to create a twist on a traditional Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich, and my turkey cordon bleu was born. The turkey is tender and flavorful, full of smoky ham and melted cheese, but the crispy bacon really sets the dish off. —Sandy Komisarek, Swanton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 turkey roll-up with about 3 tablespoons sauce: 455 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
14/20
Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. The pesto adds an extra-nice Italian flavor that is often missing from other gnocchi soups. —Deanna Smith, Des Moines, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 586 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
15/20
Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli
From the Recipe Creator:
If chicken cordon bleu and stromboli had a baby, this would be it. Serve with jarred Alfredo sauce, homemade Alfredo sauce or classic Mornay sauce on the side if desired. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 298 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
16/20
Garlic Pizza Wedges
From the Recipe Creator:
Our pastor made these for a get-together, and my husband and i just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres table. The cheesy slices taste great served warm, but they're still wonderful when they've cooled slightly. —Krysten Johnson, Simi Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 119 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
17/20
Penne Beef Bake
From the Recipe Creator:
I had ground beef and veggies on hand so I came up with this pizza-flavored casserole. I never expected my family to love it so much. It's a good way to sneak in some extra veggies for the kids. —Jennifer Wise, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 395 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
18/20
Creamy Prosciutto Pasta
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm always looking for dinners that I can put together quickly. I re-created a favorite pasta dish from an Italian restaurant by using grocery store convenience products. Add crusty bread and a salad for a complete meal. —Christine Ward, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 458 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.
19/20
Spinach-Basil Lasagna
From the Recipe Creator:
In the kitchen, my husband and I like to use classic ingredients in new ways. I came up with this lasagna one day and haven’t made another type since. We love it! —Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 291 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
20/20
Chicken Broccoli Shells
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesy entree is a make-ahead dream. Just assemble it ahead of time and put it in the oven when company arrives. I round out the meal with a tossed salad and warm bread. —Karen Jagger, Columbia City, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3 shells: 355 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
