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Easy Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

Silky fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and butter, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg; simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in Parmesan until smooth, then toss with cooked fettuccine.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Add a splash of pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.