Description
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy and indulgent Italian pasta dish featuring tender fettuccine noodles tossed in a luscious sauce made from butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe captures the rich flavors and comforting texture of traditional Alfredo, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 lb Fettuccine Pasta
Sauce
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: In a large pot, bring heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In a large skillet or pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Simmer Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes. This allows the cream to reduce slightly and thicken the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Add half of the shredded Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture and whisk continuously over heat until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the drained fettuccine into the Alfredo sauce. Add the remaining Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped Italian parsley, if using, and serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- This recipe yields a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce classic to Northern Italian cuisine.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and enhance flavor.
- Serve with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Garlic can be adjusted or omitted based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
