Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
This creamy and rich Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food! With a velvety Parmesan sauce, it's perfect for a cozy homemade dinner.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Pan
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup pasta water reserved from cooking
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
- Slowly add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, use freshly grated Parmesan and avoid pre-shredded cheese. Serve with garlic bread for a perfect meal!