Creamy Dreamy Fettuccine Alfredo in 15 Minutes!
Fettuccine Alfredo: master this creamy, rich pasta dish in just 15 minutes. Simple ingredients, unforgettable flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper (ground)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- ¾ cup pasta water (reserved from the fettuccine)
- 1 ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated & divided)
- ½ tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
Instructions
- Put salted water on to boil and boil fettuccine noodles for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Meanwhile, you can melt butter in a large sauté pan with salt, pepper, and finely minced garlic. Cook on medium low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Once your pasta is cooked, strain it, but reserve at least 3/4 cup of the pasta water! This is an important step! I like to keep my cooked pasta off to the side in the now-empty boiling pot with a clean, damp kitchen towel over the top.
- Add ¼ cup pasta water to the garlic and butter mixture and whisk to combine. Let it bubble and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.