Description
A creamy and rich pasta dish made with butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Drain pasta and toss with the Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Pasta Alfredo, creamy pasta, Italian pasta