5.0 from 81 votes
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is a quick & easy pasta dish that's ready in minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 909 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 5 tablespoons unsalted Challenge Butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish if desired
- pinch ground nutmeg see notes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook al dente (slightly firm). Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain pasta (do not rinse) and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the cream mixture from the heat and whisk in parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth. Season with salt & pepper.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss with the sauce. If needed, add additional pasta water to adjust the consistency.
- Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
- *A pinch is about 1/16th of a teaspoon. Use your index finger and thumb to squeeze a little bit out of the spice jar.
- Use full-fat cream, lighter versions don't thicken well in this recipe.Shred your own parmesan, pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt as well.Ensure butter and garlic don't brown, just cook it enough to become fragrant.Remove the sauce from the heat before you stir in the cheese. If cheese is overheated/boiled it can separate.Cook the pasta al dente (firm) and reserve pasta water to change the consistency of the sauce if needed.Fettuccine alfredo will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Reheat on the stovetop and add a little milk or cream as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
909
(45%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
61g
(94%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
257mg
(86%)
Sodium
1068mg
(45%)
Potassium
319mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2095IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
539mg
(54%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 909
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 909 | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 257mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1068mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2095IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 539mg | 54% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.