Description
A creamy Italian classic, these Fettuccine Alfredo tips guide you through seven expert steps for perfect texture, balance, and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb fresh fettuccine
6 tbsp European butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Bring ingredients to room temperature
2. Boil salted water and cook pasta to al dente
3. Reserve 1 cup pasta water
4. Melt butter and add cream to form base
5. Add cheese gradually while whisking
6. Toss pasta with sauce, adjust with pasta water
7. Let rest 2 minutes before serving
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan only. Avoid pre-shredded cheese.
For a lighter version, swap half the cream with evaporated milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 33g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 195mg