Description
Creamy fettuccine alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a rich, velvety sauce that clings to perfectly cooked pasta. This indulgent dish is perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings, and can be made in just under 30 minutes! With its delightful aroma and luxurious texture, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and slightly increase the heat. Stir continuously while adding Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce, mixing well to coat each strand. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 105mg