Pasta Alfredo – Classic Italian

Ready in

23 mins

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

18 min

Serving

4-6 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~750 kcal

Spicy Level

Very Mild
Recipe by OnePotChefShow on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

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Alfredo Sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Boil Pasta

    Boil 500 grams of fettuccine pasta according to package directions until .

  2. Reserve Pasta Water

    Before draining the pasta, reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water and set it aside.

  3. Drain Pasta

    Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside while you prepare the sauce.

  4. Cook Garlic

    In a large fry pan or pan, melt 30 grams of butter over medium heat. Add 3-4 teaspoons of garlic and cook, stirring, for about until the garlic is fragrant.

  5. Add Cream

    Pour in 1.5 cups (400 ml) of thickened cream (or any pouring/ cream).

  6. Simmer Sauce

    Stir the cream and garlic together, then the heat to low. Allow the sauce to for about , or until it has slightly thickened.

  7. Season Sauce

    Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. Add Cheese and Parsley

    Stir in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley into the sauce.

  9. Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce.

  10. Add Pasta Water

    Pour in the reserved 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water.

  11. Toss and Serve

    Gently toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy Alfredo sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Before You Cook

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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)

  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

  • No Heavy cream?

    • 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter — Good for sauces, not whipping.
    • Equal parts evaporated milk
    • Full-fat coconut milk (1:1) — Adds mild coconut flavor.
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy.
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Variations

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  • Include cooked chicken breast for a heartier meal

Helpful Tips

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  • TipReserving Some Starchy Pasta Water

    Reserving some starchy pasta water helps to emulsify the sauce and make it extra creamy.

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