Fettuccine Alfredo
Veg
Wide egg noodles tossed in a decadently rich sauce of butter, heavy cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Cuisines
Italian
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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8 oz | Fettuccine |
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1 cup | Cream , heavy |
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1/2 cup | Butter , unsalted |
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1 cup | Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Black Pepper , freshly ground to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Parsley , chopped fresh |
Instructions
- 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3 Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the butter and garlic, stirring frequently until it begins to simmer.
- 4 Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- 5 Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 6 Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
- 7 Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is heated through.
- 8 Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and avoid pre-grated varieties.