Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade Alfredo pasta, a comforting dish that elevates any dinner experience. This easy recipe showcases tender fettuccine enveloped in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce, ideal for cozy weeknights or special gatherings. With just a few ingredients and the option to personalize with proteins or vegetables, this Alfredo pasta is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the fettuccine: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Saut? garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Make the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4. Add cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- 5. Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 105mg