Make this Rich Fettuccini Alfredo recipe for dinner in about 20 minutes. This Alfredo sauce is made with heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings. Plus if you are looking for a meatless meal then this Fettuccine Alfredo with heavy cream is a must try.
Authentic fettuccine Alfredo is made with only butter and parmesan cheese which is light and delicious. But that’s not for us today. We are looking for a richer fettuccine Alfredo with loads of extra flavor that garlic and heavy cream gives it. And since we are doing a meatless dish we want to go for the extras.
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Just look at the creaminess in this rich fettuccine Alfredo! And this recipe is easier and quicker than you would expect. In less than 30 minutes you can be enjoying this pasta dish tonight.
What is Alfredo:
Alfredo is a white sauce usually consisting of butter and parmesan cheese. But there are numerous variations, sometimes containing heavy cream, milk or different cheeses such as Romano. And you can add chicken, shrimp, and even strips of pork. Some recipes contain added vegetables, the most popular are broccoli and peas. But we have seen it made with different mixed vegetables. There are even recipes that include pumpkin puree.
What is in this Rich Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried fettuccini pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded – plus more for serving
- Parsley, optional for serving
Equipment Needed:
- Pasta Cooker
- Medium Saucepan, about 2 quarts
- Whisk
How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo with heavy cream:
Prepare the fettuccini pasta according to package directions in a pasta cooker or a large pot of water. Note: Do not rinse your fettuccine after draining.
While the pasta is cooking, place a medium-size saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter is hot, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant being careful not to scorch it.
Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to your Alfredo buttery garlic mixture. And increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Add the shredded Parmesan cheese and whisk until completely melted.
Taste and adjust your seasoning, as well as the consistency, if needed. Consistency can be adjusted pretty easily in several ways.
How to Adjust Consistency of Alfredo Sauce:
If your Alfredo Sauce is too thin try adding heavy cream and bringing it to a simmer. Be sure to whisk it constantly so you don’t scald the cream. Continue simmering and it will slowly thicken. Or add additional parmesan cheese to thicken, either way will keep the integrity of the basic sauce.
If sauce is too thick you can add either milk or pasta water and bringing it to a simmer. Continue to simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
Toss the cooked pasta with the homemade Alfredo sauce and serve immediately. You can add additional Parmesan and garnish it with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve this Rich Fettuccini Alfredo with crusty garlic bread and a side of salad if desired. This makes a satisfying and nourishing meatless meal.
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Rich Fettuccini Alfredo
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried fettuccine pasta
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic smashed and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded – plus more for serving
- Fresh Parsley optional for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions in a pasta cooker or a large pot of water. Note: Do not rinse your pasta after draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter is hot, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant being careful not to scorch it.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to your Alfredo buttery garlic mixture. And increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add the shredded Parmesan cheese and whisk until completely melted.
- Taste and adjust your seasoning, as well as the consistency, if needed. Consistency can be adjusted pretty easily in several ways. SEE NOTE for ways to adjust consistency
- Toss the cooked pasta with the homemade Alfredo sauce and serve immediately. And you can add additional Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
If sauce is too thick you can add either milk or pasta water and bring it to a simmer. Continue to simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
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