Receta Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo-you only need four ingredients to make this creamy, buttery, and cheesy pasta dish. It is a classic and takes less than 30 minutes to make!
I bought a big carton of heavy cream to make scones for Mother’s Day weekend. The boys helped me make them and we had a good time in the kitchen. The scones didn’t last long and I was going to make another batch the following day, but it was dinnertime and I needed something savory to put on the table. I decided to make Fettuccine Alfredo.
I have a love/hate relationship with Fettuccine Alfredo. It is so wrong, but SO right. Heavy cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, and pasta. Four heavenly ingredients is all you need to make this rich and creamy pasta dish! I want to hate it, but I can’t. It is too easy to make and too good!
When I told Josh we were having Fettuccine Alfredo for dinner, he didn’t believe me at first. I am all about heavy cream and butter when it comes to baking and desserts, but I try to keep our meals on the healthy side. When I make pasta, I usually make my favorite Easy Marinara Sauce with loads of veggies.
I told Josh I had heavy cream to use up and didn’t want to serve scones for dinner, although the thought did cross my mind, so I decided to make Fettuccine Alfredo. He was ok with that. He loves alfredo sauce!
I did use whole wheat fettuccine to go with the decadent alfredo sauce. So this pasta dish is somewhat healthy! It’s all about balance:)
I like to add a little lemon juice to the alfredo sauce. It gives it a refreshing kick. I also like to top the pasta dish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. The lemon and parsley are optional, but a nice touch! If you use them, the pasta dish will have six ingredients and not four, but who is really counting? This buttery, creamy, cheesy pasta dish is delish!
If you want to make a simple, satisfying and comforting pasta dish for dinner, go with Fettuccine Alfredo. It is a classic! You can’t go wrong! My boys loved it and so did I. It is nice to splurge every once in awhile. Enjoy!
Fettuccine Alfredo
Yield: Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This classic pasta dish is satisfying, comforting, and simple to make.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook pasta until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until it melts, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until it melts. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, if using. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Return the pasta to the pot on the stove, with the stove on medium heat. Add the reserved pasta water and gently toss. Add the alfredo sauce and toss until pasta is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and garnish with parsley, if using. Serve immediately.
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