Fettuccine Alfredo

Luxuriously creamy pasta in a rich Parmesan butter sauce. This classic Italian-American dish is simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying — ready in just 20 minutes.

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Italian
Fettuccine Alfredo - Dinner recipe

Ingredients

  • • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • • 1/2 cup butter
  • • 2 cups heavy cream
  • • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook fettuccine in heavily salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Step 3: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Step 5: Add drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to reach silky consistency.
  6. Step 6: Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.