Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing crushed garlic in butter to release its aroma, followed by warming heavy cream until lightly simmering. Adding shredded Parmesan cheese to the cream creates a silky sauce, thick enough to coat pasta but not cloying. Salt and freshly ground black pepper season the sauce appropriately. Overheating is avoided to keep the sauce from separating.
Cooked fettuccine is tossed in the sauce to ensure even coverage, and additional Parmesan can be sprinkled on top for more flavor. The result is al dente pasta enveloped in a creamy, garlicky sauce with a pleasant balance of richness and seasoning.
This dish fits well as a comforting dinner or side, pairing nicely with simple vegetables or a light salad. It can be served immediately to preserve the sauce’s texture and avoid drying.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1/4 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- Fettuccine pasta cooked al dente
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, saute for 2-3 minutes, until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the cream and heat for 2-3 minutes until it is lightly simmering. Add the shredded Parmesan cheese. Whisk until blended and smooth, approximately 4 minutes.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste, continue to whisk. Sauce will lightly coat the back of a spoon, but not be globby or heavy. The sauce will separate if overheated, so do not raise heat above medium.
- Toss with cooked pasta and serve, topping with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2141IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 307mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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