Easy Alfredo Recipe

5 from 384 votes

Easy Alfredo Recipe

This easy fettuccine alfredo is rich, creamy, and made in minutes with just a few simple ingredients—perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pint heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon garlic pepper
salt, to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan and mix well. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to mix. Top with garlic pepper and salt, and sprinkle with more cheese if desired.

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Notes

Recipe Tips:

- Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your Alfredo sauce.

- Add the Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring constantly, to ensure that it melts evenly and doesn't clump.

- This is easy and delicious on its own, but it's also easy to add protein or veggies.

- Adding a splash of pasta water to the sauce can help to emulsify it and make it creamier. For more tips, see BEST Alfredo Sauce.

Sauce too thin? Adding a bit more Parmesan cheese typically does the trick to thicken the sauce, but you can also add flour. To make it thicker and more cheesy, you can also add 1/2-1 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese before serving.

Sauce too thick? You can always add a little pasta cooking water or more heavy cream to thin the sauce.

Store. Place in an airtight container(s) and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days, or put it in a Freezer Ziploc, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat. It’s best to reheat it slowly over low heat on the stove. Stir it continuously to keep the sauce together. If needed, add a splash of milk or heavy cream to smooth out the sauce.

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