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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
An easy fettuccine alfredo recipe using just 4 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
best, classic, homemade
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Calories
473
kcal
Author
Lindsay Moe
Ingredients
16
ounces
Fettuccine pasta
½
cup
Butter
1
cup
Heavy whipping cream
4
ounces
Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
to season
parsley
optional
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Just before the pasta is done, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drain the pasta and add it to the butter along with the cream and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir until heated through and slightly thickened. Serve immediately topped with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
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Tips for customizing
Serve with steamed broccoli and cajun tofu
Use whatever shape of pasta you have on hand, including a gluten free pasta to make it gluten free
Cut the sauce ingredients in half to save on calories
Add a couple cloves of roasted garlic to the sauce, mashing and stirring to incorporate
Nutrition
Calories:
473
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
25
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
36
g
|
Saturated Fat:
22
g
|
Cholesterol:
112
mg
|
Sodium:
440
mg
|
Potassium:
87
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
1219
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
245
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg