Description
Quick Fettuccine Alfredo is a silky, creamy pasta dish that transforms a hectic weeknight dinner into a delightful culinary experience. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe yields a rich and flavorful meal in under 20 minutes. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, you’ll savor every bite of this comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add heavy cream while stirring constantly, then gradually incorporate the Parmesan until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Toss the drained fettuccine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in grilled chicken or vegetables like spinach. - Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best results.