Description
A creamy and delicious fettuccine Alfredo that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk (2 percent or whole)
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 ounces cream cheese, very soft (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine al dente in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and toss the pasta with a drizzle of olive oil if not immediately adding the pasta to the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the milk with the cornstarch until completely smooth. Add garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the heavy cream, milk/cornstarch mixture, cream cheese, and all seasonings. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until melted and smooth.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese a handful at a time in 3-4 batches, whisking until smooth in between each addition.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken and the Parmesan is completely melted.
- Add the fettuccine and toss to combine. If at any time the sauce gets too thick, add a little splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Taste and season with additional freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker, creamier sauce, add the optional cream cheese.
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is recommended for best flavor.
- If not serving immediately, separate the pasta from the sauce to prevent clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boil, Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 130mg