Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
A simple and creamy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe with Parmesan cheese and butter, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Do not boil.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use more Parmesan cheese.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Ensure your Parmesan cheese is finely grated for a smoother sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg