4.6 from 27 votes
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
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
625 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice optional, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley optional, for garnish, chopped parsley, additional Parmesan cheese
- Parmesan Cheese optional, for garnish, chopped parsley, additional Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl or individual bowls and garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve immediately.
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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
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1200IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.