Fettuccine Alfredo

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This creamy, garlicky, smooth Alfredo sauce is the absolute best. You do not want to use a grated Parmesan that you buy on a shelf. When you cook with that type, your Alfredo goes from a sauce to a gooey mess. You want to buy a very good and very hard Parmesan cheese in triangle form. Also, make sure the cream doesn't boil too much or there will not be enough liquid to make the Alfredo sauce smooth.

Fettuccine with Alfredo sauce and garnished with parsley sprig
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 10 ounces fettuccini pasta

  • ½ cup butter

  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt butter and add chopped garlic. Cook on low for about 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent garlic from burning.

  3. Pour about a 1/4 cup of heavy cream into a small bowl. Add egg yolk and beat together; set aside.

  4. Pour remaining cream into the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. As cream starts to boil, mix rapidly using a whisk. Add egg mixture slowly to prevent curdling, whisking until well blended. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until combined.

  5. Add remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley; mix until smooth. Remove from heat and serve over cooked pasta.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

854 Calories
59g Fat
56g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 854
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59g 76%
Saturated Fat 36g 180%
Cholesterol 231mg 77%
Sodium 807mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 526mg 40%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 278mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.