Creamy Baked Asiago-Gouda Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup asiago cheese, grated
• 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, grated
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   Cook fettuccine in large pot of salted water until tender but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain well.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, in small skillet, saute shallots and garlic in 1 T butter over medium heat until tender; set aside.

3. 3

   After fettuccine is done cooking, drain well in colander and then pour back into the same pot.

4. 4

   Add the 6 T melted butter and coat pasta well.

5. 5

   Next add the shallot mixture, parsley flakes, cayenne pepper and ground nutmeg; stir well.

6. 6

   Next, add 1 cup grated Asiago cheese and 1 cup grated smoked Gouda cheese and combine well.

7. 7

   Next, add the half-and-half and milk and combine well.

8. 8

   Let the fettuccine sit for about 15 minutes so that the pasta soaks up the flavors of the sauce mixture.

9. 9

   Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    Enjoy!

11. 11

    Let sit for about 5 minutes and serve.