Real Quick Fettuccine Alfredo
Whip up a comforting, creamy pasta dish in just 20 minutes with this Real Quick Fettuccine Alfredo recipe! Perfectly cooked fettuccine is tossed in a luxurious homemade Alfredo sauce crafted from rich heavy cream, unsalted butter, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic for irresistible flavor. This quick and easy meal delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and ready to serve four, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that you'll want to make again and again. A must-try for anyone craving classic Italian flavors in a fraction of the time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the rest.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir until combined. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Lower the heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2621 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.4 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 893 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| 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.
