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Classic Creamy Italian Fettuccine Alfredo

Classic Creamy Italian Fettuccine Alfredo

Enjoy this Classic Creamy Italian Fettuccine Alfredo recipe ready in 20 minutes, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese
  • 1.5 ounces Parmesan cheese not pre-grated
  • 1.5 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese not pre-grated
Pasta
  • 1 pound dried fettuccine pasta
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated or minced
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • coarsely chopped parsley leaves for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses until melted and smooth.
  6. Season with kosher salt, nutmeg, and black pepper.
  7. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to combine.
  8. Serve garnished with coarsely chopped parsley leaves, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or a hint of red pepper flakes for added flavor.

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