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Easy Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

A rich and silky fettuccine Alfredo made with butter, cream, and parmesan for a quick and comforting pasta dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream and simmer gently over low heat.
  4. Whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  6. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water and serve warm.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest and creamiest sauce.