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Creamy Alfredo Pasta Recipe

A rich and creamy homemade Alfredo pasta with fettuccine, garlic, butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Better than restaurant style and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously.
  4. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Serve immediately garnished with extra parmesan and black pepper.