Quick Fettuccine Alfredo
A fast and creamy fettuccine alfredo recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. This easy alfredo sauce comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: cooked chicken, steamed broccoli
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Add drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, adding optional chicken or broccoli if desired.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use more Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- This recipe is a great base; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg