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Fettuccine Alfredo

This classic pasta dish is satisfying, comforting, and simple to make. It is always a dinner favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 625 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Garnish: chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook pasta until al dente according. package instructions, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until it melts, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until it melts. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, if using. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, I like to use tongs to make sure all of the noodles are coated. Add a little pasta water if the sauce needs to be thinned out. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, to taste, If necessary.
  5. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl or individual bowls and garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 625kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 277mg (12%) Potassium 219mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1200IU (24%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 625

% Daily Value*

Calories 625kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Potassium 219mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1200IU 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.