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Fettuccine Alfredo
This creamy fettuccine alfredo recipe takes just 25 minutes to make and is SO supremely flavorful. It pairs beautifully with chicken or shrimp! Recipe includes a how-to video!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 670 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot finely minced (about 3 Tablespoons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper - freshly ground preferred
- Pinch of ground nutmeg about 1/16th teaspoon
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Once pasta finishes cooking, reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. While pasta is cooking you can begin preparing your sauce.
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add shallot and cook until softened.
- Reduce heat to low. While whisking the butter/shallot, slowly drizzle in cream. Allow it to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg, and taste-test and add additional salt if needed.
- Add warm, cooked fettuccine to the pot along with a splash (about 2-3 Tablespoons) of reserved pasta water). Stir well until sauce and pasta are creamy and emulsified. If needed, add additional pasta water, a splash at a time.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Fettuccine alfredo is best served immediately after preparing as the sauce tends to separate when reheated and the noodles can become dry. One of the best ways to reheat is to cover with foil and warm in a 350F (175C) oven until heated through. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
670kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
722mg
(30%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1456IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 670kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1456IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.