Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo is a homemade alfredo sauce full of flavor that is rich and creamy and the perfect complement to fettuccini noodles.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup 238 g heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup 100 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for garnish
- parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine noodles according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Then, add cream, salt, and pepper. Bring to a slow rolling boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken. (It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.)
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Drain pasta, reserving a half cup of pasta water. Transfer the drained pasta to a serving dish.
- Add alfredo sauce to the dish of cooked noodles. Add pasta water (I used ¼ cup) to reach your desired consistency of the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and parsley.
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