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Fettuccine alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 601
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. 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)
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet and ladle in about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  3. Over low heat, add in half of the parmesan cheese whisking until an emulsified sauce forms.
  4. Add in pasta together with remaining cheese, butter, and about another 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  5. Toss well for a minute or two until the pasta is nice an glossy and the sauce has fully emulsified.
  6. 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.