Fettuccine Alfredo: the Easy Recipe

A plate of creamy Alfredo fettuccine pasta topped with freshly grated Parmesan and ready to serve.

Fettuccine Alfredo is a simple and delicious Italian dish that’s perfect for anyone who loves creamy pasta. It’s super easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes, making it great for busy days or when you want something quick and tasty. With its rich flavor and easy prep, Fettuccine Alfredo is a dish anyone can enjoy!

What is Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo sauce is a creamy, flavorful sauce with an interesting background. While it has Italian roots, it probably started in the United States, thanks to Italian immigrants. With just pasta, butter, and Parmesan, you can create a rich and delicious meal that’s easy to make and always a hit!

How to make Fettuccine Alfredo

To make fettuccine Alfredo, start by boiling a pot of salted water. Add the fettuccine once the water boils, and cook according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter over low heat in a large skillet. When the butter is melted, stir in grated Parmesan, keeping the heat low to avoid clumps. If you want the Alfredo sauce to be creamier, add a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk everything together until the sauce is smooth. Before draining the pasta, save a couple of tablespoons of the cooking water and mix it into the sauce to make it extra creamy. Drain the fettuccine and toss them in the skillet with the sauce until everything is well coated.

Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan on top. It’s that easy—enjoy your meal!

A plate of creamy Alfredo fettuccine pasta topped with freshly grated Parmesan and ready to serve.

Ingredients for Fettuccine alfredo

  • Fettuccine: Fettuccine is a long egg pasta, similar to spaghetti but flatter. If you don’t have fettuccine, you can easily use spaghetti or penne instead—they’ll work just as well!
  • Butter: Use organic butter if possible for the best flavor. If not, lightly salted butter is a great substitute and adds a bit of extra taste.
  • Parmesan: Make sure to choose real Italian Parmesan cheese, aged 24 or 36 months. A good-quality cheese makes all the difference in this dish!

Tips and Tricks

  • When making Alfredo sauce, make sure to melt the Parmesan into the butter over low heat. If the heat is too high, the cheese can clump and ruin the smoothness of the sauce.
  • Cream is optional in this recipe, but it’s a great way to make the sauce extra creamy and rich. It helps create a silky texture that coats the pasta beautifully!

How to store Fettuccine Alfredo

You might find frozen Alfredo sauce at the store, but homemade Fettuccine Alfredo is best enjoyed fresh. It’s not a dish you can save for later—it doesn’t store well in the fridge or freezer because the sauce loses its creamy texture. So, make just enough to enjoy right away!

A plate of creamy Alfredo fettuccine pasta topped with freshly grated Parmesan and ready to serve.
A plate of creamy Alfredo fettuccine pasta topped with freshly grated Parmesan and ready to serve.
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Fettuccine Alfredo: the Easy Recipe

Fettuccine Alfredo is a simple and delicious Italian dish that's perfect for anyone who loves creamy pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta recipe
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh fettuccine
  • 7 tbsp butter
  • 5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Pasta

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.

Make the Sauce

  • While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring the heat remains low to prevent clumping.

Enhance Creaminess 

  • For a creamier sauce, add a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream to the skillet.
  • Use a whisk to combine the ingredients, creating a smooth and velvety consistency.
  • Before draining the pasta, reserve a couple of tablespoons of the pasta cooking water. Stir this water into the Alfredo sauce to make it extra silky.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

  • Drain the fettuccine well.Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce.
  • Toss the fettuccine until they are fully coated in the creamy sauce.
  • Serve and Enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 78mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1029IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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