Description
Creamy and rich Alfredo sauce made with butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg