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Get the Recipe Fettuccine Alfredo for Two
Fettuccine Alfredo for Two is so easy to make in just 15 minutes, yet it still feels luxurious and indulgent. This version has garlic in the sauce and is super customizable - add in broccoli, shrimp, or chicken. Easily double it for a family, too.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 886 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 8 oz. fettuccine noodles high quality recommended
- 5 5 Tablespoon unsalted butter divided
- 6-8 6-8 garlic cloves minced
- ½ ½ cup half-and-half room temperature*
- ½ ½ teaspoon fine sea salt more or less to taste
- ¼-½ ¼-½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1 cup reserved pasta water more depending on the sauce
- ½ ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese*
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and add fettuccine noodles, cooking a few minutes under package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons (41g) of the butter on low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn. Keep the heat low!
- Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half-and-half; add half of the salt and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then add ½ cup of the pasta water. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, whisking until smooth and combined. Test the sauce for salt levels, adding more as needed.
- Add the pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Let the pasta simmer for 1-2 minutes until al dente. If the sauce is too thick (which may be the case especially if you used heavy cream), add additional pasta water 1-2 tablespoons at a time to loosen, stirring between each addition.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley as desired.
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Notes
- Cold half-and-half? Put it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. You want it to be lukewarm/room temperature so it doesn't shock up when you put it in the skillet.
- Reheating? I don't recommend it, but if you need to, I recommend reserving a bit of the pasta water and reheating it with 2-4 tablespoons of the pasta water on the stove over low-medium heat until heated through and the sauce has loosened.
- Possible add-ins: chicken, shrimp, or broccoli. See the blog post for more ideas!
- *Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
886kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1018mg
(42%)
Potassium
431mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1376IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
406mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 886
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 886kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1018mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1376IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 406mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.