Fettuccini Alfonso
Elevate your pasta night with Fettuccini Alfonso, a luxuriously creamy dish that combines tender fettuccini noodles with a velvety Parmesan and cream sauce infused with a hint of garlic and zesty lemon. This quick 25-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners but fancy enough for entertaining. A finishing touch of fresh parsley brightens the flavors, while a sprinkle of extra Parmesan adds irresistible richness. The sauce achieves the perfect balance of flavors and texture, and can be easily adjusted with reserved pasta water for your desired consistency. Pair with a crisp green salad or crusty bread for an unforgettable Italian-inspired meal. Perfectly simple yet indulgent, this Fettuccini Alfonso will become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccini pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the fettuccini pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt completely. Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, ensuring it melts smoothly into the sauce. Add the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and toss the cooked fettuccini pasta into the sauce, ensuring the noodles are fully coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta. Toss gently to incorporate.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.4 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.5 g | 482% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 452 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 2879 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1403 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 357 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.
