Easy Alfredo
Creamy, indulgent, and ready in just 25 minutes, this Easy Alfredo recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a luscious Italian classic. Made with rich unsalted butter, fragrant garlic, velvety heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this homemade Alfredo sauce pairs perfectly with tender fettuccine pasta for a restaurant-quality meal at home. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—no need for complicated steps or fancy ingredients, just pure, comforting flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s customizable with optional fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Whether you're a pasta enthusiast or looking for a quick dinner idea, this Easy Alfredo delivers creamy perfection every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
While the pasta cooks, peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
If the sauce is too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water to reach your desired consistency.
Toss the cooked fettuccine pasta with the Alfredo sauce until well coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.1 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.0 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2629 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.2 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 46 mg | 1% | |
*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.
