Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Fettuccine
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
Preparing the Alfredo Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- 5
- 6
Add Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- 7
Incorporate Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your creamy fettuccine Alfredo!