Creamy Alfredo Fettuccine

Creamy Alfredo Fettuccine is a classic pasta dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The key to a great Alfredo sauce is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook the sauce slowly and gently so that it has a chance to develop its full flavor. This recipe uses heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, butter, and fresh parsley to create a rich and flavorful sauce that is perfect for coating fettuccine noodles.

Alfredo sauce is named after Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman restaurateur who is said to have invented the dish in the early 20th century. According to legend, Alfredo created the sauce for his pregnant wife, who was craving a simple yet flavorful pasta dish. The sauce was such a hit with his wife and the restaurant's patrons that it soon became a signature dish of Alfredo's restaurant. Today, Alfredo sauce is enjoyed all over the world and is a popular choice for both home cooks and restaurant chefs.

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

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccine noodles
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package directions.
2. While the noodles are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Whisk in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until it has thickened.
5. Drain the noodles and add them to the skillet with the sauce.
6. Toss to coat the noodles in the sauce.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Why It Works

• Using heavy cream creates a rich and flavorful sauce.
• Grated Parmesan cheese adds a salty and nutty flavor to the sauce.
• Butter adds richness and creaminess to the sauce.
• Fresh parsley adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the sauce.
• Cooking the sauce slowly and gently allows the flavors to develop and meld together.