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Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
This creamy version of Fettuccine Alfredo is all about a thick and luxurious sauce made from half-and-half with just a hint of garlic. This indulgent pasta favorite is ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 695 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook 1 pound fettuccine according to the package instructions. Use approximately 4 quarts of water combined with 1 tablespoon salt. Before draining the pasta use a liquid measuring cup to reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water. Drain the cooked pasta once it reaches al dente.
- Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup salted butter in a large skillet over low heat. Once melted, whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to form a paste. Increase the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes, or until the flour becomes a light golden color.
- Gradually pour in 4 cups half and half whisking constantly. Then, stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, continuing to whisk constantly. As soon as it begins to simmer, turn off the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss it in the sauce until it is thoroughly coated.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add some of the reserved pasta water and toss to combine.
- Garnish the pasta with additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
695kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1001mg
(42%)
Potassium
457mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1071IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
424mg
(42%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 695
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 695kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1001mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1071IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 424mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.