Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is a comforting Italian pasta dish with fettuccine tossed in a creamy, garlic-infused parmesan sauce. Perfect on its own or topped with protein for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Large Pot
- Whisk
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
Alfredo Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1.5 cups milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper optional
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Garnish
- fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add butter, milk, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for about 5–10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions or until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Gradually add reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, until your desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Serve the pasta garnished with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak for a complete meal. Sauce thickens as it cools; serve immediately. Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently with added milk.