Description
This is an easy fettuccine alfredo recipe that delivers a creamy and rich sauce, perfect for any pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Plate the fettuccine and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan.
- Experiment with adding cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg for depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy fettuccine alfredo recipe