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Traditional Alfredo Pasta
Alfredo Pasta, the traditional recipe, made with only 3 ingredients, fettuccine, parmesan cheese and butter. 15 minutes and Dinner is served.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 491 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine al dente.
- 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.
- 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!
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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
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
% 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.