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Fettuccine Alfredo - Mimi's Recipe Box
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Fettuccine alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Ready in under 20 minutes, this authentic Fettucine Alfredo has only 3 ingredients - fettucine, butter and parmesan cheese emulsified with the starchy pasta water!!   
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Fettuccine Alfredo, Parmesan Cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 601kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated and divided
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1 lb. fettuccine
  • Fresh ground black pepper for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until 2 minutes before al dente. (The pasta will continue to cook in the alfredo sauce)
  • Melt butter in a large skillet and ladle in about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Over low heat, add in half of the parmesan cheese whisking until an emulsified sauce forms.
  • Add in pasta together with remaining cheese, butter, and about another 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • Toss well for a minute or two until the pasta is nice an glossy and the sauce has fully emulsified.
  • Serve immediately with fresh cracked black pepper and more parmesan cheese.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.13g | Protein: 19.61g | Fat: 29.85g | Saturated Fat: 16.74g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.94g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.89g | Cholesterol: 133.77mg | Sodium: 242.49mg | Potassium: 24.78mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 1.4g | Vitamin A: 251.28mg | Calcium: 240.99mg | Iron: 0.17mg
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