Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

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

Fettuccine 8 oz Fettuccine
Cream 1 cup Cream , heavy
butter 1/2 cup Butter , unsalted
Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
salt Salt , to taste
Black Pepper Black Pepper , freshly ground to taste
Parsley 2 tablespoons Parsley , chopped fresh

Instructions

  1. 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. 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3 Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the butter and garlic, stirring frequently until it begins to simmer.
  4. 4 Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. 5 Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. 6 Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
  7. 7 Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is heated through.
  8. 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.