Description
Indulge in a creamy and decadent classic Italian dish with this Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Silky pasta coated in a rich Parmesan sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner.
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 Pasta: In a large pot, heat water over high heat until boiling. Add salt and fettuccine, then cook following package instructions.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: In a skillet, heat butter and garlic over medium heat. Add heavy cream, reduce for 5-8 minutes. Add half the Parmesan, whisk until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with Alfredo sauce, add remaining Parmesan. Thin with pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use refrigerated real Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust pasta amount for desired sauciness.
- Leftover pasta water can be used to adjust sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
