Fettuccine Alfredo 🍝
Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy Italian pasta dish made with fettuccine pasta, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. It’s rich, smooth, and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta
Boil fettuccine in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Make the sauce
In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. - Add cream
Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes. - Add cheese
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and thick. - Combine pasta and sauce
Add the cooked fettuccine to the pan and toss until the pasta is well coated. - Season and serve
Add salt, black pepper, and garnish with parsley.
Serving Ideas 🍽️
You can add:
- Grilled chicken
- Sautéed shrimp
- Steamed broccoli or mushrooms
💡 Tip: For extra creaminess, add a little pasta cooking water to the sauce before mixing with the pasta.
If you want, I can also show you:
- Restaurant-style Chicken Alfredo 🍗
- Healthy Alfredo recipe
- 3-ingredient quick Alfredo sauce.
