Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian pasta dish made with fettuccine noodles tossed in a creamy, buttery sauce made with Parmesan cheese. It’s a rich and indulgent dish that’s perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- While the fettuccine cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet with the melted butter and stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until it’s melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- When the fettuccine is done, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the fettuccine and return it to the pot.
- Add the Alfredo sauce to the pot with the fettuccine and toss to coat the noodles evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin it out.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
