Fettuccine Alfredo also known as Fettuccine al burro is a rich, creamy and smooth Italian dish in which the pasta is tossed in a homemade Alfredo Sauce. It is made with Fettuccine pasta, butter, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and other basic Italian seasonings. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the cooking process simple. This Homemade Alfredo Pasta is one of the best pasta dishes and is usually served for lunch and dinner. It tastes great with roasted and baked vegetables, chicken, shrimp, or other sides. And the bonus is it comes in under 30 minutes from the scratch.
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What is Fettuccine Alfredo?
Fettuccine Alfredo also known as Fettuccine al burro is a rich, creamy and silky smooth Italian dish in which the pasta is tossed in a homemade Alfredo Sauce. It is made with Fettuccine pasta, butter, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and other basic seasonings. This Homemade Alfredo Pasta is usually served for lunch and dinner along with veggies and other sides.
The authentic Fettuccine Alfredo is usually made with butter and Parmesan cheese while the customized and popular American-style version contains heavy cream and garlic. And it is also one of the most popular pasta dishes in the states.
Apart from the regular Fettuccine Alfredo, you may also find shrimp alfredo, and chicken alfredo as the main course food in most American restaurants. So to achieve a similar silky smooth restaurant-style version I have also included cream and garlic in my recipe.
Overall, if you are looking for an easy dinner meal or to delight your kids with finger-licking pasta, then this is the perfect one to try. You can either toss in your Fettucine pasta in the alfredo sauce or pour the sauce over any favorite pasta of your choice. So without further delay let's dive into the process.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Fettuccine Alfredo pasta are minimal and are usually found in most grocery supermarkets around. So let's see what are they below.
- Butter - unsalted butter that delivers a rich and buttery taste to your sauce
- Heavy Cream - Even though the authentic Fettuccine Alfredo does not call for heavy cream, here I have added it to achieve a thick and smooth sauce just like the one you get in restaurants
- Garlic - Infusing garlic in butter delivers the garlicky taste and flavor to your sauce
- Parmesan Cheese - To achieve the authentic Italian Alfredo sauce flavor
- Seasoning - I have used dried Italian herbs and black pepper powder here, but we feel free to customize the seasoning that you love
- Parmesan Leaves - Fresh parsley leaves to garnish the pasta
- Fettuccine Pasta - Even though I have used Fettuccine Pasta here, feel free to use the pasta that is handy for you
- Water - To cook pasta as per the package instruction
For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below.
How to make Fettuccine Alfredo?
The recipe I have shared here is a Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta that is tossed in rich and creamy Alfredo Sauce. Even though the authentic recipe does not call for cream and garlic, I have used it to achieve a silky-smooth restaurant-style dish.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
To Cook Fettuccine Pasta
- Boil Water - In a large pot, pour water, drizzle some oil and add ½ tsp of salt. Bring the water to boil
- Cook Pasta - Now add the Fettuccine Pasta to the water and cook as per the package instructions
- Drain and Reserve - Drain it from the water and reserve it for later use
To Make Fettuccine Alfredo
- Saute the garlic- In a pan with medium heat, add the butter and allow it to melt. Add the garlic and saute until it turns aromatic
- Stir in the cream - Pour 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and give it a good mix. Simmer the heat and allow it to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure to stir the cream frequently to avoid burning at the bottom
- Season - Now season the cream with salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper powder. Give it a good mix
- Stir in the cheese - Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts. Now the Alfredo Sauce is ready for us to toss in the pasta. If you think the sauce is too thick in consistency, you can add some pasta water to thin it out
- Toss the Pasta - Now add the cooked Fettuccine Pasta to the Alfredo Sauce and toss until the pasta coats well
- Garnish - Finally, garnish with parsley and remove from the heat
- Serve - Serve this creamy Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta with roasted and baked vegetables, roasted and baked meat, salmon, and shrimp, or with simple salads
Tips
- Cream and Garlic - The authentic Fettuccine al burro does not call for cream and garlic but I have added it here to achieve a restaurant-quality sauce. And it also delivers a rich taste and flavor to your sauce
- Pasta - Always make sure to cook the pasta as per the package instructions to achieve a perfect al dente texture
- Add-ins - You can also add roasted chicken, shrimp, salmon, or roasted veggies to add some flavor to your pasta
- Save Pasta Water - If you feel your sauce is too thick then feel free to add some leftover cooked pasta water to thin out the sauce
Storage Suggestions
This Alfredo Pasta tastes great when served warm and I would recommend making a fresh batch to enjoy it as a comforting meal. However, you can also store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight closed container for up to a day. Also, I recommend reheating them on a stovetop with low medium heat or in a microwave in the lowest power setting until it warms up. But make sure to stir the pasta in between to avoid the cheese separating.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta tastes great on its own especially when served warm. But you can also serve it with roasted vegetables like roasted green beans, roasted asparagus, and roasted broccoli. If you are looking for a non veg option then you could also serve it with roasted chicken, oven-baked chicken drumsticks, baked chicken breast, lemon chicken, salmon, and shrimp.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar pasta recipes below and more Italian recipes.
- Chicken Alfredo
- Shrimp Alfredo
- White Sauce Pasta
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Salmon Pasta
- Pesto Pasta
- Masala Pasta
More Pasta Sauces.
Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Recipe Video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a comforting meal at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Butter
- 2 tsp Garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp for sauce + ½ tsp for cooking pasta
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black
- ½ tsp Italian Seasoning, mixed
- 1½ cups Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley Leaves, to garnish
- 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
- 5 cups Water, or adjust enough to cook pasta
Instructions
To Cook Fettuccine Pasta
- In a large pot, pour water, drizzle some oil and add ½ tsp of salt. Bring the water to boil
- Now add the Fettuccine Pasta to the water and cook as per the package instructions
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it from the water and reserve it for later use
To Make Fettuccine Alfredo
- In a pan with medium heat, add the butter and allow it to melt. Once it is melted saute the garlic until it turns aromatic
- Pour 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and give it a good mix. Simmer the heat and allow it to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure to stir the cream frequently to avoid burning at the bottom
- Now season the cream with salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper powder. Give it a good mix
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts. Now the Alfredo Sauce is ready for us to toss in the pasta
- Now add the cooked Fettuccine Pasta to the Alfredo Sauce and toss until the pasta coats well
- Finally, garnish with parsley and remove from the heat
To Serve
- Serve this creamy Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta with roasted and baked vegetables, roasted and baked meat, salmon, and shrimp, or with simple salads
Video
Notes
- Cream and Garlic - The authentic Fettuccine al burro does not call for cream and garlic but I have added it here to achieve a restaurant-quality sauce. And it also delivers a rich taste and flavor to your sauce
- Pasta - Always make sure to cook the pasta as per the package instructions to achieve a perfect al dente texture
- Add-ins - You can also add roasted chicken, shrimp, salmon, or roasted veggies to add some flavor to your pasta
- Save Pasta Water - If you feel your sauce is too thick then feel free to add some leftover cooked pasta water to thin out the sauce
Nutrition
FAQ
Fettuccine Alfredo also known as Fettuccine al burro is a rich, creamy and silky smooth Italian dish in which the pasta is tossed in a homemade Alfredo Sauce. It is made with Fettuccine pasta, butter, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and other basic seasonings. This Homemade Alfredo Pasta is usually served for lunch and dinner along with veggies and other sides.
The authentic Italian recipe does not call for cream to make the sauce but the popularised American version uses cream. So if you are looking for a rich, creamy, and silky smooth sauce then I recommend using cream.
Yes, you can substitute half and half or whole milk as an alternative for heavy cream to make the Alfredo Sauce.
The real Fettuccine Alfredo is known as Fettuccine al burro in the Italian language.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe I shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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