Alfredo Fettuccine

Name: Alfredo Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Fettuccine Pasta; 3 Tbsp Butter; 1 Clove Garlic, minced; 3/4 Cup Garlic, minced; 1/4 Tsp Salt; 3/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese; to taste Black pepper; tp taste Fresh basil

Alejandra de la TorreMay 19, 20213 min read

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 15 mins

Total 30 mins

Serves 4 servings

Calories 1731 kcal

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Updated: July 12, 2026

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Alfredo Fettuccine or Fettuccine al burro (real name in Italian). This dish for the first time was made in Italy between 1882 and 1959. You can add many ingredients that you loved more, but the classic version usually used for Alfredo Fettuccine is an Italian pasta of fresh fettuccine tossed with butter and parmesan cheese.

Alfredo Fettuccine was named for its creator Alfredo di Lelio I in Rome. Alfredo opened his own restaurant “Alfredo” where he cooked pasta for the usual people. Everyone liked this dish and after few years Alfredo opens much more restaurants in Rome and even other countries.

Today we can help you to feel like a true Italian with this amazing and simple taste.

Cook the fettuccine

In a large pot, heat water over high heat until boiling. Add salt to taste to season the water. Once boiling, add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions. Be sure in time to cook it correctly. It is important not to overcook or undercooked.

Fry the garlic

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream to the future sauce.

Add the cheese in cream

Let heavy cream reduce, cook for about 5 minutes. Add half of the parmesan cheese to the mixture and whisk well until smooth. Keep over heat and whisk well until cheese is melted.

Save some pasta water if you want to thin out the sauce
Mix the ingredients

Toss alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta and add half of the parmesan cheese. Once it is tossed, garnish with the remaining parmesan cheese.

Serve it to your taste

Sprinkle with black pepper and fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional values

Amount Per ServingCalories 1731 kcal

Protein111.8 g

Carbohydrates78.9 g

Total Fat108.3 g

* Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on ingredients and preparation.

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Alfredo Fettuccine

Alfredo Fettuccine. This is a delicious Italian dish, that suitable for both lunch and dinner. Try to cook and be sure, you will enjoy it.

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Ingredients

4 servings

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 1 serving

Calories 1731

Total Fat 108.3g

Carbohydrates 78.9g

Protein 111.8g

Nutrition values are estimates calculated per serving from the ingredient list.

Instructions

1
In a large pot, heat water over high heat until boiling.Add salt to season the water. Once boiling, add fettuccine and cookaccording to package instructions.
2
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add minced garlicand cook for 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream.
3
Let heavy cream reduce, cook for about 5 minutes. Add half of theparmesan cheese to the mixture and whisk well until smooth. Keep over heat andwhisk well until cheese is melted.
4
Save some pasta water if you want to thin out the sauce.
5
Toss alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta and add half ofthe parmesan cheese. Once it is tossed, garnish with the remaining parmesancheese.
6
Sprinkle with black pepper and fresh basil. Serve andenjoy!

Kitchen Notes & Tips

Nutrition values are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list, not a lab analysis.

If you want to try something different, check this Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo recipe!

Alejandra de la Torre

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I'm Alejandra de la Torre and my passion is sharing food with my family and friends, so there wasn't a better career path than creating amazing recipes and pictures meant to be shared and enjoyed. After studying sociology and literature, I decided to pursue my real call and started cooking school, and soon after came the pictures. I love Asian-inspired dishes, as well as Mediterranean and Italian Cuisines, and I'm here to share all my love for food with you. I hope you enjoy it!

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