Description
Classic Ina Garten fettuccine alfredo combines rich cream, parmesan, and butter for an elegant Italian pasta experience. Creamy sauce and al dente noodles invite you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) fettuccine noodles
- 2 cups (200 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 stick (113 g) butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Water Preparation: Fill a large pot with water, generously salt, and bring to a vigorous boil. Submerge fettuccine, cooking until perfectly al dente with a slight resistance when biting.
- Sauce Creation: In a medium saucepan, gently melt unsalted butter over low heat. Stream in heavy cream, whisking continuously to develop a silky, uniform texture. Introduce freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt, allowing flavors to harmonize for several minutes.
- Cheese Foundation: Position a spacious ceramic serving bowl, dusting the base with half of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to create a flavorful base layer.
- Pasta Integration: Drain fettuccine, reserving a small quantity of starchy water. Transfer steaming noodles directly into the cheese-lined bowl, immediately cascading the warm cream sauce over the pasta.
- Final Fusion: Using tongs, delicately toss the fettuccine, ensuring each strand becomes lavishly enrobed in the creamy mixture. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan, continuing to fold gently. Should the sauce appear dense, incrementally introduce reserved pasta water, stirring until achieving a luxurious, velvety consistency. Serve promptly while piping hot.
Notes
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserved starchy water helps adjust sauce consistency and adds silky texture without diluting flavor.
- Cheese Temperature Trick: Sprinkling Parmesan in warm bowl helps cheese melt slightly, creating smoother sauce integration.
- Heat Management Crucial: Maintain gentle, low heat when preparing cream sauce to prevent separation and achieve smooth, velvety texture.
- Immediate Serving Recommended: Alfredo sauce solidifies quickly, so serve and consume right after preparation for optimal creaminess and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1073
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 80 g
- Saturated Fat: 48 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg