Easy 20-Minute Lighter Fettucine Alfredo
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
414 kcal
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Course
Lunch
Easy 20-Minute Lighter Fettucine Alfredo
Description
Easy 20-Minute Lighter Fettucine Alfredo uses a combination of butter and unsweetened cashew milk to achieve a creamy consistency without heavy cream. Grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses bring depth and saltiness, melted gently to form a sauce. Garlic powder adds subtle flavor, while salt and pepper adjust seasoning. The pasta is cooked until al dente, drained, and combined with the sauce for coating.
The sauce may have tiny clumps due to Parmesan melting characteristics, which is normal. Adding reserved pasta cooking water is optional if needed to loosen the sauce for even coating. This dish is best served fresh and warm to preserve the creamy texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated tightly covered and reheated gently to prevent separation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta cooked according to package directions
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, unsalted
- 1 cup cashew milk unsweetened, brand Silk
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese finely grated (okay to use all parmesan rather than a blend, blend
- 2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated (okay to use all parmesan rather than a blend, blend
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain while reserving a small bit of pasta cooking liquid; set pasta and liquid aside.
- To a large skillet, add the butter, milk, and heat over medium-low heat to melt while whisking.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and whisk to incorporate.
- Turn the heat to low, add the cheese, and whisk until melted. Note that parmesan cheese isn’t an ‘easy-melting’ cheese and it’s okay to see tiny clumps.
- Add the pasta and stir to evenly coat. If necessary add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to help coat noodles for easier stirring into the cheese sauce. I haven’t needed to do this, but it’s an option in case.
- Serve immediately. Recipe is best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 4 months. Reheat very gently prior to serving leftovers so cheese doesn’t separate.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1024mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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