Description
A cozy and creamy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring consistently.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the Alfredo sauce.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper.
Notes
For variations, try adding garlic, chicken, vegetables, or lemon for an extra twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Stirring
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg