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Rich and Creamy Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
A rich and creamy fettuccine alfredo recipe is an easy way to enjoy a filling pasta dinner. This decadent alfredo sauce recipe has just five ingredients!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
8
Author:
Julie Blanner
Ingredients
1
pound
fettuccine noodles
1
egg yolk
1½
cups
heavy cream
3
tablespoons
butter
2
teaspoons
garlic
minced, or 2 cloves
1
cup
parmesan
freshly grated, fine
black pepper
fresh ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt. Prepare noodles al dente.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk yolk and cream. Set aside.
In a saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until about 2 minutes, careful not to burn. Remove from heat.
Whisk cream mixture into butter and return to low heat.
Strain noodles, reserving 1 cup of pasta water should you choose to thin the sauce.
Toss noodles with cream sauce and parmesan.
Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper and optional parsley.
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Notes
Tips
Gradually add heavy cream
Use fresh grated parmesan cheese
Don't overheat
Use pasta water to thin
How to Store
Refrigerate - Store in an airtight container or resealable bag up to 5 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories:
327
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
16
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
26
g
|
Saturated Fat:
15
g
|
Cholesterol:
122
mg
|
Sodium:
259
mg
|
Potassium:
67
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
929
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
189
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg