Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo is the ultimate creamy comfort pasta, coating ribbons of fettuccine in a rich, velvety Parmesan sauce. It is luxurious yet simple, made with just butter, cheese, and pasta water in the classic style. Ready in about 25 minutes, it is pure indulgence on a plate.
- ⏱ 25 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 350 g fettuccine
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in well-salted water until al dente, reserving 1.5 cups of pasta water.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over low heat.
- Add the drained pasta and a splash of pasta water, tossing to coat.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the Parmesan in handfuls, tossing constantly.
- Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce is glossy and clings to the pasta.
- Season with black pepper and serve at once.
💡 Chef's tip
Take the pan off the heat before adding the Parmesan and toss vigorously; too much direct heat makes the cheese clump instead of melting smoothly.
The authentic sauce comes together with no cream at all: starchy pasta water emulsifies the butter and Parmesan into a glossy coating that clings to every strand.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbs: 56 g
- Fat: 24 g
