Fettuccine Alfredo

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black or white pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat butter and whipping cream over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    In large bowl, toss fettuccine with sauce until well coated. Sprinkle with parsley.

  • Sprinkle the pasta with a chiffonade of fresh basil: roll 3 large sweet basil leaves up into a tight cylinder, then thinly slice crosswise into shreds.
  • A traditional, rich Fettuccine Alfredo is often a first course, but it can also be transformed into a satisfyingly hearty main dish by adding sautéed shrimp, grilled and sliced chicken, cubed smoked ham, and/or steamed vegetables.
  • Buy a chunk of good Parmesan, Romano, or asiago cheese for this Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Shave it with a vegetable peeler for ultra-thin slices to shower over the pasta.
  • Use linguine instead of fettuccine or sub in your favorite gluten-free pasta if you’d like.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
580
Calories from Fat
370
Total Fat
41g
63%
Saturated Fat
24g
122%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
150mg
50%
Sodium
1020mg
43%
Potassium
115mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
2g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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