Description
This Best Alfredo Pasta Recipe is a creamy, rich pasta dish made with fettuccine, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg