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Easy Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

A rich and silky homemade Fettuccine Alfredo made with butter, cream, and freshly grated Parmesan, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Serve immediately for best texture.