Description
Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food that envelops you in a creamy, savory embrace with every bite. This dish combines al dente fettuccine pasta with a luxuriously rich sauce made from heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, it’s sure to impress your friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream, then whisk in grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 105mg