Spaghetti with Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the rich, creamy perfection of Spaghetti with Alfredo Sauce, a timeless Italian-inspired classic that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dish features tender spaghetti swirled in a luscious Alfredo sauce made from a heavenly combination of unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. A touch of garlic adds aromatic depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley offers a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick yet luxurious dinner. Whether you’re hosting a date night or treating yourself, this restaurant-quality pasta is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: creamy Alfredo sauce, homemade spaghetti Alfredo, easy Italian pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 120 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and add a generous amount of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until it is al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
While the spaghetti is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the butter and garlic, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture, 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 to taste.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss the spaghetti gently in the sauce until it is thoroughly coated. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta cooking water until the desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the spaghetti to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.5 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.9 g | 614% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 581 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 4501 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.6 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1418 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 309 mg | 7% | |
*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.
