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Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal

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A quick and easy creamy fettuccine Alfredo recipe that delivers rich, comforting flavors with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta, ideally dried
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups (150 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Use about 1 tablespoon of salt per 4 quarts (3.8 liters) of water. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cream thickens slightly.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup (120 ml) of the pasta water.
  5. Add the drained fettuccine directly into the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss gently to coat every strand. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time to loosen it.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the pasta to avoid mushiness. Add cheese off heat to prevent clumping. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. For dairy-free, substitute cream and butter with plant-based alternatives and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: fettuccine Alfredo, creamy pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, homemade Alfredo, Parmesan sauce

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