Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this classic Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. With a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce coating perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a comfort food favorite that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente; reserve pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, salt, pepper, and Parmesan; simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adjusting consistency with pasta water; garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Enhance the sauce with nutmeg for extra richness.
- Customize with chicken, shrimp, or broccoli.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
