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Fettuccine Alfredo
The best Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is creamy, smooth, and the epitome of comfort food! Made in just 20 minutes with basic pantry ingredients, this meal will have the whole family cheering!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 664 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine noodles
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups freshly shredded parmesan cheese*
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley , optional
Instructions
- Shred cheese and set aside to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Boil a large pot of salted water: Add fettuccine noodles and cook according to time on package, until al dente.
- Alfredo Sauce: While pasta water boils, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 30 seconds. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in cream and milk and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in cheese a few handfuls at a time, stirring until smooth. Season with Italian seasoning and fresh cracked salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pasta: Use tongs or a noodle ladle to remove cooked noodles from the hot pasta water (reserve pasta water) and add noodles to the alfredo sauce. Toss well to combine. Add hot pasta water (I usually add at least ¼ cup), tossing the noodles in the sauce to refresh, as needed, to thin the sauce before serving (you’ll notice the sauce will thicken as it cools).
- Garnish with fresh parsley, and a pinch of extra fresh parm on top, if desired.
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Notes
- Cheese: Do not use pre-shredded cheese--it wont melt as well or taste as good.
- Add Protein: Top with grilled chicken for chicken fettuccine alfredo, or shrimp for Shrimp Alfredo.
- grilled chicken
- Shrimp Alfredo
- Add Veggies, like fresh steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus.
- Try my Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo
- Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo
- Dairy Free Fettuccine: I recommend this recipe.
- this recipe
- Gluten Free: Use gluten free fettuccine noodles or whatever shape you like. I recommend the barilla gluten free pasta brand.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Alfredo sauce is best enjoyed immediately, but you can make it up to one day in advance. Store the sauce separately in an airtight container in the fridge. Rewarm on the stove on low, stirring frequently. Add a little milk or cream if you need to thin it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
664kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
687mg
(29%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1280IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
405mg
(41%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 664kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1280IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.