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Quick and Easy Fettuccine Alfredo for One
5 from 123 votes

Quick and Easy Fettuccine Alfredo for One

This single-serving Fettuccine Alfredo pairs fettuccine noodles with a creamy sauce made from butter, milk or cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Seasoned gently with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne and parsley, it creates a smooth, rich sauce that clings to the pasta, offering a classic, comforting flavor balance in a modest portion.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces fettuccine noodles
  • 1 tablespoon butter 14g
  • ⅓ cup milk or half and half or heavy cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • parsley optional, dried; pinch
  • salt pinch
  • pepper pinch
  • cayenne pepper optional, pinch
  • ½ ounce Parmesan Cheese for the smoothest sauce, use freshly grated parmesan, 2 Tbs to 1/4 cup; shredded

Instructions

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  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. When your pasta is nearly finished cooking, in a small pot, melt butter. Stir in half and half/milk/cream, garlic powder, optional dried parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Heat until steaming, just before it's ready to simmer. Turn heat to low and stir in parmesan.
  3. Continue to stir over low heat until parmesan is completely melted into the sauce. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Pour sauce over drained fettuccine noodles and toss. Allow the pasta to sit for 5 minutes to cool and sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • Half and half is preferred for the sauce, with cream making it richer and milk making it lighter.
  • To approximate half and half, mix about two parts milk with one part cream without precise measurement.
  • Parmesan amount varies by grating method; any slightly extra cheese adds flavor without issue.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.