Authentic 4-Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo (NO CREAM!)

Name: Authentic 4-Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo (NO CREAM!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine noodles; 3 oz aged parmesan cheese (finely grated); kosher salt (for the pasta water); 5 tbsp butter; 1 cup pasta water (reserved after cooking the noodles)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

This authentic Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my favorite comfort foods! You only need a few ingredients and technique to make this ultra creamy dish at home in 20 minutes or less!

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:34:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories800.5 kcal (40%)

Total Fat48.1 g (69%)

Carbs63 g (24%)

Sugars0 g (0%)

Protein33.8 g (68%)

Sodium844.9 mg (42%)

Fiber3.4 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

8 ozfettuccine noodles

3 ozaged parmesan cheese

5 Tbspbutter

reserved after cooking the noodles

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat until fully melted, then immediately turn off the heat.

Step 2

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook your fettuccine to al dente or until desired doneness.

Step 3

1-2 minutes before the pasta is done, reserve a cup of pasta water and set aside to cool. Ideally, you want the temperature of this water to be around 150-160F or 70C (use a thermometer for better accuracy).

Step 4

Once the pasta is cooked to your desired doneness, immediately transfer to the butter and add 1/3 cup pasta water and your cheese. Stir vigorously (still off the heat), adding pasta water as needed, until a creamy sauce is achieved. Adjust seasoning for salt to your preference.

Step 5

Serve immediately in a warm bowl with additional parmesan and optional freshly cracked black pepper and enjoy!

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