Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo
User Reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Average
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
711 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo
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Our Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo brings restaurant-quality results to your kitchen with just 5 ingredients. Try our brown butter option for a nutty twist.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook 16 ounces fettuccine according to the package instructions. Use approximately 4 quarts of water combined with 1 tablespoon salt.
- While the pasta is cooking, finely grate 8 ounces Parmesan cheese and set it aside.
- When there are just a few minutes remaining for the pasta to cook, melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a large skillet over low heat. Once melted, turn off the heat to the skillet.
- Before draining the pasta use a liquid measuring cup to reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water, and set it aside. Drain the cooked pasta once it reaches al dente.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the melted butter. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the pasta water. Use tongs to toss everything together to create a creamy sauce and coat the pasta. Add more pasta water as desired, noting the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Garnish the pasta with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, before serving.
Notes
- ontinue cooking over medium heat until butter foams, constantly stirring. Once butter foams keep a close eye on it. The color will change from yellow to tan and then to brown. Once it reaches brown, remove it from the heat immediately.
- For best results, it's important to grate your own Parmesan cheese from a wedge. Pre-grated cheese has additives that will prevent proper melting.
- While not traditional, you can add more flavor to your Fettuccine Alfredo by browning your butter. Once the butter has melted, continue cooking over medium heat until butter foams, constantly stirring. Once butter foams keep a close eye on it. The color will change from yellow to tan and then to brown. Once it reaches brown, remove it from the heat immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
711kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1013mg
(42%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1289IU
(26%)
Calcium
485mg
(49%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 711kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1289IU | 26% |
| Calcium | 485mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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