Description
Indulge in this luscious fettuccine alfredo, a classic Italian dish featuring silky pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Key Ingredients:
- Fettuccine Pasta: 8 oz (fresh or dried)
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tbsp
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly Cracked Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- 3. Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
- 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter.
- 2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Step 3: Add Cream
- 1. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 2. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 4: Incorporate Cheese
- 1. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Step 5: Combine with Pasta
- 1. Add drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce.
- 2. Toss well until every noodle is coated in creamy goodness.
- Step 6: Season and Serve
- 1. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- 2. Garnish with additional Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg