Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Silky, butter-forward pasta with a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce made from just a handful of pantry staples. Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 628
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 whole garlic clove, minced
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, ~45 seconds.
- 3
Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan in batches until fully melted and sauce is smooth.
- 5
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss, adding pasta water 1 tbsp at a time if too thick.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- colander
- measuring cups and spoons
- microplane or box grater
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