Description
Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich, creamy sauce with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests on special occasions. With its velvety texture and indulgent flavors, Fettuccine Alfredo is sure to bring smiles to your dinner table. Customize it by adding veggies or proteins for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring, then mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the drained fettuccine in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg