Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade Fettuccine Alfredo with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter, add garlic, pour in cream, simmer, then whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, adjust consistency with pasta water. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Serve with grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg