Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce

Fettuccine alfredo is a classic italian dish known for its rich and creamy sauce. This sauce is made with butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, creating a luxurious coating for the pasta. Serve it over freshly cooked fettuccine for a delightful meal!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include fettuccine pasta, black pepper, salt, parmesan cheese.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 300 g fettuccine pasta
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the Alfredo sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 610
- Protein: 18 g
- Fat: 45 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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