Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy homemade Fettuccine Alfredo is an easy pasta side dish with this simple recipe that includes garlic, Parmesan, butter and cream.
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 6 tablespoon butter
- ¾ tsp minced garlic
- 1.5 C heavy cream (or half & half)
- ½ C chicken broth
- 2 C shaved Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Add water to a large pot and place over high heat on the stove top. Salt the water and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Bring water to a boil. Add fettuccine. Cook to al dente according to instructions on pasta package. Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse.
- Place pasta pot back on stove top. Turn heat down to low. Add butter and garlic. Stir occasionally until butter is melted and garlic is browned.
- Whisk in broth, salt & pepper. While continuing to whisk, add cream. Let cook for 1-2 minutes. Whisking occasionally.
- Add Parmesan cheese 1 C at a time. Whisk until melted and well incorporated before adding the next cup.
- Add drained pasta back to past pot. Toss in sauce, spoon into serving dish and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra black pepper, if desired.