Description
Creamy alfredo pasta with a rich and smooth sauce.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Drain pasta and toss it in the alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: alfredo pasta, creamy pasta, fettuccine alfredo