Easiest Ever Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in ultimate pasta perfection with this "Easiest Ever Fettuccine Alfredo" recipe, a creamy, rich dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring a decadent homemade Alfredo sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe is impressively simple yet packed with gourmet flavor. Minced garlic adds depth, while a sprinkle of salt, fresh black pepper, and optional parsley elevate the dish to restaurant-quality status. Designed for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner for four, this quick and satisfying recipe requires just one skillet and no fancy techniques. Serve it straight from the pan for an irresistibly silky, cheesy plate of classic Italian comfort food. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking an easy, crowd-pleasing dish, this Fettuccine Alfredo will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the butter and garlic. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta in the Alfredo sauce. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes to ensure the pasta is warmed through.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your Easiest Ever Fettuccine Alfredo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.1 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.3 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 6697 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.6 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 179.1 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3951 mg | 304% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 397 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.
