Description
Luxuriously creamy Fettuccine Alfredo is made from start to finish in less than 15 minutes with just 5 ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fettuccine
- 3 ounces Parmesan, finely grated
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Pasta: Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil. Prepare noodles al dente. Strain noodles, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Prep Cheese: Grate parmesan. Set aside.
- Mix Cream: In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk yolk and cream until well combined. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté stirring frequently until fragrant, approximate 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Sauce: Remove from heat. Add cream mixture in a slow stream, whisking it into butter and garlic. Return sauce to low heat.
- Toss Pasta: Using tongs, toss fettuccine in cream sauce. Gradually add parmesan and toss until pasta is coated in sauce. Add a tablespoon of pasta water at a time as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper to serve.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Freshly grating cheese from a block is key to achieving a luxuriously creamy consistency. Gradually add parmesan to prevent it from clumping together. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 259 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg
Keywords: Fettuccine Alfredo, creamy pasta, Italian dinner, quick meals, 15 minute recipe