Ingredients
- 250 g fettuccine pasta
- 200 g unsalted butter
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 200 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions or until it's al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let it brown.
Add Cream and Cheese:
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the cream to heat up.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and the cheese is fully melted.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Be careful with the salt, as Parmesan cheese is already salty.
Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked and drained fettuccine pasta to the Alfredo sauce.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce until it's well coated and heated through.
Serve:
- Serve the Fettuccine Alfredo hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.Enjoy your homemade Fettuccine Alfredo!
Nutrition Facts
Fettuccine alfredo
Amount per Serving
Calories
1017
% Daily Value*
Fat
78
g
120
%
Saturated Fat
48
g
300
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Cholesterol
222
mg
74
%
Sodium
901
mg
39
%
Potassium
309
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
2606
IU
52
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
511
mg
51
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.