Fettucine with Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce recipe, a creamy delight that can be prepared in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender fettuccine pasta coated in a luscious, homemade sauce made from rich heavy cream, unsalted butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish delivers a perfect balance of flavors. The addition of fragrant minced garlic and a sprinkle of black pepper elevates the sauce's depth, while a garnish of fresh parsley adds a bright, herby finish. With its velvety texture and restaurant-quality taste, this easy-to-make pasta is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve immediately for a steaming plate of indulgence that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 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 over high heat. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir well to combine with the melted butter and garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss the pasta gently to coat it evenly in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the fettuccine Alfredo immediately. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
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.
