Description
Creamy, comforting fettuccine alfredo invites pasta enthusiasts into a world of rich, velvety indulgence. Parmesan-kissed noodles and silky sauce promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, generously salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge fettuccine and cook until tender yet firm, approximately 8-9 minutes.
- While pasta cooks, create the sauce foundation by melting butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Introduce minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Gently pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle simmer. Let it bubble softly for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency. If the sauce appears too thick, incorporate reserved pasta water to achieve desired texture.
- Drain cooked fettuccine, reserving some cooking liquid. Transfer pasta directly into the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure every strand is luxuriously coated.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste. For an optional elegant touch, sprinkle finely chopped parsley across the surface.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, presenting a decadent and velvety pasta dish that promises pure culinary indulgence.
Notes
- Save a generous splash of starchy pasta water to help emulsify and thicken the sauce seamlessly, creating a silky smooth texture.
- Keep the heat low when adding Parmesan cheese to prevent curdling and maintain a glossy, creamy consistency for the alfredo sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with whole milk and use less butter to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Consider adding grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or roasted vegetables to transform this classic pasta into a more substantial and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 665
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg