Description
A creamy and rich Alfredo pasta dish that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture.
- Adjust cream and cheese quantities for desired thickness.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Alfredo pasta, creamy pasta, fettuccine Alfredo, Italian pasta