Description
Creamy, rich, and comforting, Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian-American pasta dish made with fettuccine noodles coated in a smooth, cheesy Parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for both weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and gently toss to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
Use roasted garlic instead of fresh for deeper flavor.
Substitute half the cream with whole milk for a lighter version.
Add steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms for extra vegetables.
Try different pasta shapes like tagliatelle or linguine.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
