Simple Delicate Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in the creamy, velvety goodness of Simple Delicate Fettuccine Alfredo—a classic Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This quick and easy recipe combines tender fettuccine noodles with a rich sauce made from melted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, resulting in a luscious, restaurant-quality meal in just 25 minutes. Lightly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and optionally garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is the epitome of comfort food elegance. Whether you’re cooking for a family meal or impressing dinner guests, this homemade fettuccine Alfredo recipe truly elevates a simple pasta dinner into a decadent treat. Perfect as a standalone entrée or paired with a crisp salad and garlic bread, it’s sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the heavy cream to the skillet and gently stir. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, but do not let it boil.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, a handful at a time, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce, tossing gently to coat the noodles evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve the fettuccine Alfredo immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.1 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.3 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 6696 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 178.7 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 3946 mg | 304% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*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.
