Description
Rich, creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with buttery sauce and freshly grated Parmesan.
Ingredients
1 lb fettuccine
6 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano
¼ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Bring ingredients to room temperature.
2. Cook fettuccine until just under al dente.
3. Reserve pasta water.
4. Melt butter and add cream; reduce slightly.
5. Add cheese gradually, stirring constantly.
6. Toss pasta into sauce and rest for 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot on warmed plates.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for smoother texture.
Avoid overheating to prevent sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 33g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 195mg