Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; pinch grated nutmeg; 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
976 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Fettuccine Alfredo

Iris Warren

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Ready in just 30 minutes, this Fettuccine Alfredo is a weeknight favorite—simple ingredients, big flavor, and pure comfort.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb fettuccine
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
pinch grated nutmeg
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the fettuccine.
In the same pot (no need to rinse), melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Gradually stir in the cheese until melted.
Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing everything together with tongs until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well coated and warmed through. Gradually add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve your desired sauce consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve. The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits, so stir in more pasta water as needed. If the sauce becomes too thin, cook over low heat, tossing frequently, until thickened.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 976kcal (49%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 56g (86%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)