Description
Creamy and rich pasta dish with fettuccine noodles coated in a smooth Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add salt and black pepper.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: fettuccine alfredo, creamy pasta, Italian recipe