Creamy Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender fettuccine drenched in a luxurious, velvety sauce made from heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe transforms any meal into a delightful experience, perfect for cozy dinners or bustling weeknights. Indulge in this rich dish with family or friends and savor every creamy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously; let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing until well-coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg