Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with Parmesan and Black Pepper

Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic pasta dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This version uses heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and fresh parsley to create a rich and flavorful sauce. The fettuccine noodles are cooked al dente and then tossed with the sauce until they are evenly coated. The dish is then garnished with fresh parsley and served immediately.

Fettuccine Alfredo is said to have been created in Rome in the early 1900s by a restaurant owner named Alfredo di Lelio. Di Lelio's wife was pregnant and craving pasta, so he created a dish for her using the ingredients he had on hand. The dish was a hit with his wife and soon became a popular menu item at his restaurant. Fettuccine Alfredo has since become a classic pasta dish that is enjoyed all over the world.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccine noodles
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package directions.
2. While the noodles are cooking, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt in a large saucepan.
3. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Drain the noodles and add them to the sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The heavy cream creates a rich and flavorful sauce.
• The Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty flavor to the sauce.
• The black pepper adds a touch of spice to the sauce.
• The fresh parsley adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish.
• The fettuccine noodles are cooked al dente, which means they are slightly firm to the bite.