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Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this easy fettuccine alfredo that's on the table in only 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 663 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon garlic pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan and mix well. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to mix. Top with garlic pepper and salt, and sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips:
- Sauce too thin? Adding a bit more Parmesan cheese typically does the trick to thicken the sauce, but you can also add flour. To make it thicker and more cheesy, you can also add 1/2-1 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese before serving.
- Sauce too thick? You can always add a little pasta cooking water or more heavy cream to thin the sauce.
- Store. Place in an airtight container(s) and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days, or put it in a Freezer Ziploc, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store. Place in an airtight container(s) and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days, or put it in a Freezer Ziploc, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat. It’s best to reheat it slowly over low heat on the stove. Stir it continuously to keep the sauce together. If needed, add a splash of milk or heavy cream to smooth out the sauce.
- It’s best to reheat it slowly over low heat on the stove. Stir it continuously to keep the sauce together. If needed, add a splash of milk or heavy cream to smooth out the sauce.
- Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your Alfredo sauce.
- Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your Alfredo sauce.
- Add the Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring constantly, to ensure that it melts evenly and doesn't clump.
- Add the Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring constantly, to ensure that it melts evenly and doesn't clump.
- This is easy and delicious on its own, but it's also easy to add protein or veggies.
- This is easy and delicious on its own, but it's also easy to add protein or veggies.
- Adding a splash of pasta water to the sauce can help to emulsify it and make it creamier. For more tips, see BEST Alfredo Sauce.
- Adding a splash of pasta water to the sauce can help to emulsify it and make it creamier. For more tips, see BEST Alfredo Sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
663kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1455IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
277mg
(28%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 663
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 663kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1455IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 277mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.