FETTUCCINE ALFREDO RECIPE

Fettuccine alfredo is a classic Italian pasta dish that is rich, creamy, and delicious. Tender fettuccine noodles are tossed in a homemade alfredo sauce made creamy with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese, and seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. When you’re craving comfort food, nothing is better than creamy pasta, and when you really need some comfort, you want it asap. Luckily this simple fettuccine alfredo comes together in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights but fancy enough for date night.

REASON’S WHY YOU’LL LOVE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

• It’s incredibly fast to make. This fettuccine alfredo will be one of the fastest pasta dishes you’ll ever make. You only need 15 minutes from start to finish for this meal to come together—which makes it a great last-minute dinner idea that’s especially perfect for busy weeknights.
• It’s a great beginner recipe. Whether you’re a seasoned cook looking for an easy meal or someone new in the kitchen, you’ll love fettuccine alfredo. This recipe is so simple anyone can make it—even kids can help!
• It’s got cream and carbs. What else can you ask for? The cheese, cream, and carbs in this dish are enough to make anyone’s day better. Total comfort food goals.
• You can add your own veggies. Fettucine alfredo is a classic dish that pairs well with any green veggies. Add your own twist with some spinach, broccoli, or asparagus.

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FETTUCCINE ALFREDO RECIPE

Recipe by RecipeWikkiCourse: MainCuisine: Italian, AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

450

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 (10 oz.) package fettuccine pasta noodles

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ cup butter

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)

Directions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add fettuccine noodles and salt and cook until al dente (fully cooked but still firm) according to package directions, about 2-3 minutes for fresh fettuccine noodles and 8-10 minutes for dried noodles. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and then drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and keep stirring until thickened to a desired consistency, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in cooked fettuccine and toss well to combine. If you like it a bit saucier, slowly add ¼ cup to ½ cup reserved pasta water and stir well to combine.
• Sprinkle extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper on top.

Notes

• Don’t overcook the pasta: Follow the package instructions and set a timer so you don’t accidentally overcook the pasta. Also keep in mind that the fettuccine will cook slightly more once it’s introduced to the hot pan with the alfredo sauce.
• How to store pasta: Allow the fettuccine alfredo pasta to cool to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.