Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Fettuccine
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the fettuccine in a colander.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 3
Melt the Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to bubble slightly without browning.
- 4
- 5
Stir in Heavy Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add Parmesan Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 8
Combine Fettuccine with Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. If needed, add more reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.