Southwestern Fettuccine Alfredo

By june

Ingredients

• 8 oz uncooked fettuccine
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
• 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add corn and saute 6 minutes or until tender. Stir in chiles, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in Parmesan cheese and next 3 ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thoroughly heated. Stir in pasta. Sprinkle evenly with cilantro, and serve immediately.