Go Back
+ servings

Alfredo Pasta Recipe | Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

Alfredo Pasta is a rich and creamy pasta dish made the classic style. Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta is super easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. Learn to make Alfredo Pasta the perfect way following the step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To cook pasta

  • 5 cups water
  • 226 grams fettuccine pasta
  • salt to taste

To make alfredo sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper powder
  • a tiny pinch nutmeg powder
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • pasta cooked water as needed
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 5 cups of water in a sauce pan. Add salt to taste.
  • Once water starts to boil well add 226 grams(½ a pound or 8 ounces) of fettuccine pasta variety.
  • Push from the sides using a ladle for it to immerse fully.
  • Let it cook in medium flame.
  • Continue to cook until the pasta is al dente meaning it should be cooked with a slight crunch in it.
  • Drain water, reserve it for later use. Rinse the pasta with water to avoid further cooking, set it aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoon butter in a pan. When it starts to melt spread it on all sides of the pan. Add 1 tablespoon finely chopped or minced garlic.
  • Saute for a minute.
  • Add 1 cup fresh cream along with ½ cup Parmesan cheese. For cream - you can alternatively add ½ cup cream and ½ cup milk.
  • Whisk it well until smooth and creamy.
  • Add a ladle of pasta cooked water to it to thin down the sauce. You can even add milk. Add little more pasta cooked water if needed.
  • Let the sauce boil for few seconds.
  • Add salt to taste, ¼ teaspoon pepper powder and a tiny pinch of nutmeg powder.
  • Mix it well. See how creamy the sauce it.
  • Now add cooked pasta to it.
  • Mix it well until the sauce coats the pasta. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon parsley chopped.
  • Mix it well, thin down by adding a ladle of pasta cooked water if needed.
  • Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta is ready!
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Pasta - The classic version uses fettuccine pasta variety. However you can use any variety of pasta like penne, spaghetti, linguine, papardelle etc. If using other pasta varieties like penne use 1 and ½ cups of pasta.
  • Alfredo Sauce - For ½ a pound of pasta 1 cup fresh cream or heavy cream is needed. But you can add ½ cup of milk with ½ cup fresh cream alternatively.
  • Cheese - Parmesan cheese is hands down the best for alfredo sauce, it not makes the sauce creamy but also tastes so good.
  • Spices & Herbs - The main flavoring is from garlic and parsley.
  • Variations - You can add vegetables like mushrooms, corn etc or add protein like chicken breasts.
  • Usually when heavy amount of cream is used it becomes very rich and you can't have more but as here we are thinning down the sauce with pasta cooked water it will be perfect and I am sure you will come for 2nd serving.
Nutrition Facts
Alfredo Pasta Recipe | Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 190mg8%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 6538IU131%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 197mg20%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe?Mention @sharmispassions or tag #sharmispassions
Like our video?Subscribe to our youtube channel to get latest updates!