Description
Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, indulgent pasta dish that perfectly combines rich flavors and comforting textures. With velvety sauce enveloping each strand of al dente fettuccine, this recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for cozy family dinners or weeknight meals. Impress your loved ones with this classic Italian favorite that promises an explosion of cheesy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg