Fettuccine Alfredo 🍝🧈 is a classic Italian-American pasta dish made with fettuccine noodles tossed in a rich, creamy sauce of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It’s indulgent, smooth, and perfect for a quick restaurant-style meal at home.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10 oz) Fettuccine
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1–1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente.
- Drain, reserving a little pasta water.
2. Make the sauce
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Combine
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce.
- If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
4. Serve
- Plate the pasta and sprinkle with parsley.
- Optional: top with extra Parmesan cheese.
Tips & Variations
- Protein additions: grilled chicken, shrimp, or bacon.
- Vegetables: broccoli, peas, or spinach pair well.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor—pre-grated cheese can be grainy.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A restaurant-style Fettuccine Alfredo recipe that’s extra creamy and silky 🍽️
- A lighter version that still tastes indulgent but uses less cream.
