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
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Fettuccine
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer while stirring frequently for about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
