Description
Creamy fettuccine alfredo brings Italian culinary magic to dinner tables with rich parmesan and butter sauce. Simple ingredients create luxurious comfort for pasta enthusiasts looking to savor genuine Roman-style cooking with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boiling Preparation: Fill a large pot with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a rolling boil at 212°F.
- Pasta Cooking: Immerse fettuccine into bubbling water, stirring intermittently to prevent clumping, and cook until perfectly al dente with a slight resistance when bitten.
- Sauce Foundation: In a spacious skillet, gently melt unsalted butter over medium heat, creating a golden base without scorching, then introduce heavy cream and whisk until a smooth, silky consistency emerges.
- Sauce Development: Allow the butter-cream mixture to simmer, developing a rich texture that elegantly coats a spoon, creating a luxurious foundation for the pasta.
- Pasta Integration: Drain the cooked fettuccine completely, then transfer directly into the simmering cream sauce, using tongs to ensure each strand becomes thoroughly enveloped in the velvety mixture.
- Cheese Incorporation: Gradually fold freshly grated Parmesan into the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese melts seamlessly, transforming the mixture into a creamy, uniform coating.
- Seasoning and Finishing: Enhance the dish with a delicate balance of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfectly harmonized flavor profile, then garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant final touch.
Notes
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Stir frequently during boiling to ensure noodles don’t clump together and cook evenly.
- Butter Browning Caution: Maintain medium heat when melting butter to avoid burning, which can create bitter flavors.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Parmesan gradually and stir continuously to achieve a smooth, lump-free sauce without separation.
- Serving Timing: Serve immediately after preparation to preserve the sauce’s creamy consistency and optimal temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 764
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 65 g
- Saturated Fat: 39 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg