Description
Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, featuring luscious, creamy pasta that envelops your senses with rich garlic and Parmesan flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make dish will impress family and friends alike. With its silky sauce and delightful texture, every bite feels like a warm embrace. Serve it garnished with fresh parsley for a visually appealing presentation that’s sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing gently until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Season with black pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg