Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Our alfredo made with heavy cream & parmesan cheese, cooked to order & tossed with fettuccine noodles.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Fettuccine
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the fettuccine noodles in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water. Set the noodles aside.
Alfredo Sauce Preparation
- 3
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it is fully melted and begins to foam.
- 4
- 5
Add Heavy Cream
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- 6
Incorporate Parmesan Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well to combine.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Combine Fettuccine and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine noodles to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the noodles evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish, and serve immediately while hot.