Traditional Alfredo Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    491 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Traditional Alfredo Pasta

Alfredo Pasta, the traditional recipe, made with only 3 ingredients, fettuccine, parmesan cheese and butter.  15 minutes and Dinner is served.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • ½ cup butter (divided)
  • 2 cups long pasta (I used fettuccine)
  • 2-3 dashes Black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine al dente.
  2. in a medium pan add ½ the butter, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and approximately 3-5 tablespoons of hot pasta water. On low medium heat, whisk together to make a cream.
  3. Add the drained pasta, another 3-5 tablespoons of hot pasta water or a little more if needed, the remaining butter and parmesan cheese, gently toss together on low heat (for about 1 minute) and serve immediately, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and black pepper.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • 4 ounces (113 grams) of dry pasta is equal to 2 cups of cooked. 
  • I can’t imagine there being any leftovers, but if there are it should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat the leftover on the stovetop add a little water and extra parmesan cheese, heat on medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 491kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 779mg (32%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Vitamin A 1235IU (25%) Calcium 379mg (38%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 491kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 779mg 32%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Vitamin A 1235IU 25%
Calcium 379mg 38%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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

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