Description
A quick and creamy Alfredo sauce made with just five ingredients, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg