Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is a timeless Italian pasta dish that's rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Best of all, it comes together in under 15 minutes—making it one of the simplest and most satisfying New Year's Eve dinner options!
Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz.) package fettuccine pasta noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add fettuccine noodles and salt and cook until al dente (fully cooked but still firm) according to package directions, about 2-3 minutes for fresh fettuccine noodles and 8-10 minutes for dried noodles. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and keep stirring until thickened to a desired consistency, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked fettuccine and toss well to combine. If you like it a bit saucier, slowly add ¼ cup to ½ cup reserved pasta water and stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 23.9gProtein: 7.9gFat: 36.3gCholesterol: 99.7mgSodium: 706.8mgSugar: 1.4gVitamin C: 0.8mg
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