Fettuccine Alfredo Recipie

Chopping parsley, grating Parmesan, and getting ingredients ready.

Boiling pasta + cooking Alfredo sauce.

A standard recipe makes enough for 4 portions.

Ingredients 🛒

1. 12 ounce (340 g) fettuccine pasta
2. 4 tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter
3. 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
4. 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
5. 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional for extra flavor)
6. Salt & black pepper to taste
7. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
   • Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

1. Make the Alfredo sauce
   • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add garlic (if using) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.

1. Add cheese
   • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
   • Season with salt and black pepper.

1. Combine pasta & sauce
   • Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce.
   • If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

1. Serve
   • Plate the pasta, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.