Description
Indulge in a creamy and decadent classic Italian pasta dish with this Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Velvety smooth Alfredo sauce coats perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles, creating a dish that’s rich in flavor and satisfying to the last bite.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 1 lb Fettuccine Pasta
Alfredo Sauce:
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Garlic Clove (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, heat water over high heat until boiling. Add salt and fettuccine pasta. Cook according to package instructions.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, let it simmer for 5-8 minutes. Add half of parmesan cheese, whisk until smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta with Alfredo sauce. Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese and parsley. Thin out with pasta water if needed.
Notes
- Use real refrigerated parmesan cheese.
- To adjust consistency, use leftover pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
