15 Minutes Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this quick and easy 15-Minute Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender fettuccine pasta with a luscious, velvety sauce made from a simple yet decadent mix of butter, heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a touch of garlic. With just a handful of pantry staples and a prep-and-cook time of only 15 minutes, this recipe is the epitome of creamy, cheesy goodness ready in a flash. Whether you’re hosting a last-minute dinner or craving a restaurant-quality meal at home, this Alfredo pasta offers rich flavor and customizable toppings like fresh parsley for a gourmet finish. Ideal for fans of quick pasta recipes, creamy sauces, and classic Italian-inspired dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking or burning.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until it melts completely and forms a smooth sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce.
Toss the pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.4 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.7 g | 594% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 554 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 4870 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.0 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 133.5 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2635 mg | 203% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
