I can’t think of anything better than curling up with a big bowl of warm, cheesy pasta, and fettuccine alfredo is the classic bowl you’ve been craving. The unsung hero of this indulgent “treat yourself” Italian-American meal is nutmeg, which helps cut the creamy richness with a nutty and slightly sweet note.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- One 9-ounce package fresh fettuccine
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus additional for garnish
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, add 1 cup heavy cream, the butter and a pinch of salt and bring to a very light simmer over medium-low to low heat. Let reduce for about 15 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta until super al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the reduced cream, along with the cheese and nutmeg. Stir to combine and adjust the thickness with pasta water if necessary. (Keep in mind the sauce and pasta will tighten up as it cools and as you plate it.) Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if necessary. Garnish with more cheese.
- Serve instantly!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 649 |
| Total Fat | 46 g |
| Saturated Fat | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 182 mg |
| Sodium | 439 mg |
Reviews
Made this for date night with the wife. Super easy, just have patience with the sauce coming together. So creamy , smooth, not over spicy. Thanks so much. You Rock Jeff!!!
Easy, quick and really hard to mess up. The smooth velvety sauce is the best alfredo sauce I’ve made so far.
This was really good!
Another absolutely delicious recipe !!! Thank you !!! We have made this several times !!!
I’ve made many fettuccine Alfredo recipes, and this is my very favorite! It’s a beautiful sauce on one’s pallet..creamy; right amount of cheese to cream! Delish!!!
One of the easiest Fettuccini Alfredo’s to make and not too rich. Quick and Delicious!
Excellent, just double the recipe
Delicious! And so easy! I served it over store bought fresh mushroom ravioli with sauteed mushrooms. YUM!
Delicious! Easiest and best tasting Fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever made.
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