Description
Creamy, luxurious Fettuccine Alfredo brings classic Italian comfort right to your kitchen. Rich parmesan and butter create a silky sauce that will transport you to a charming Roman trattoria with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in boiling water until perfectly tender, about 8-10 minutes, ensuring an al dente texture. Carefully drain, preserving approximately 1 cup of starchy cooking liquid.
- Select a spacious skillet and melt butter over medium heat, creating a golden base for the sauce. Introduce finely chopped garlic, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for roughly 60 seconds.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, transforming the butter and garlic mixture. Gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese gradually, whisking continuously until the cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly into a velvety sauce.
- Enhance the sauce’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer cooked fettuccine into the skillet, meticulously coating each strand with the luxurious cream sauce. If the consistency appears too dense, introduce reserved pasta water incrementally to achieve a silky, flowing texture.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with delicate chopped parsley and an optional sprinkle of additional Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the most authentic and rich flavor, avoiding pre-packaged grated cheese which can taste less creamy.
- Reserve pasta water before draining, as the starchy liquid helps create a silky smooth sauce and can adjust consistency if needed.
- Sauté garlic briefly to prevent burning, which can make the sauce bitter and ruin the delicate flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream, understanding the sauce will be less rich but still delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 651
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 476 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 134 mg