Easy Alfredo Sauce with Pasta
Indulge in the creamy comfort of this Easy Alfredo Sauce with Pasta, a quick and delicious recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like rich unsalted butter, minced garlic, velvety heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this decadent sauce comes together in under 20 minutes. Tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine or your favorite pasta, it's a restaurant-quality dish you can easily create at home. The secret to its luscious texture lies in the balance of creaminess and a touch of garlicky warmth, with optional fresh parsley adding a pop of color. Whether you're feeding the family or hosting guests, this one-pan pasta recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that’s as comforting as it is effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice, dried
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine or pasta of choice according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly until it is fully combined with the melted butter.
Simmer the cream mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce in the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
