Description
Creamy one pan fettuccine alfredo brings classic Italian comfort to weeknight dinners. Rich parmesan sauce and tender pasta create a simple yet luxurious meal for home cooks seeking delicious satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups (480 mL) heavy cream
- 2 cups (480 mL) chicken broth
- 1 cup (100 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ cup (120 mL) whole milk
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Unite fettuccine, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a spacious skillet, creating a harmonious culinary foundation.
- Simmering Technique: Activate medium heat, gently stirring the ingredients to prevent pasta from sticking, allowing the components to meld and develop rich flavors.
- Pasta Transformation: Nurture the pasta for 10-12 minutes, consistently rotating to ensure uniform cooking and complete liquid absorption, creating a creamy texture.
- Sauce Refinement: Lower heat and integrate Parmesan and milk, stirring until the sauce reaches a luxurious, smooth consistency that coats the pasta elegantly.
- Flavor Calibration: Fine-tune the dish’s profile by adjusting salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced and sophisticated taste experience.
- Culinary Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, transforming the creamy creation into a visually appealing and aromatic masterpiece ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Stir frequently during cooking to ensure even heat distribution and stop fettuccine from clumping or burning at the bottom of the pan.
- Liquid Absorption Trick: Monitor liquid levels closely, adding extra chicken broth or milk if pasta seems too dry to achieve perfect creamy consistency.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove pan from direct heat when adding Parmesan to prevent cheese from becoming grainy or separating, creating smoother sauce texture.
- Dietary Modification Option: Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version, use gluten-free fettuccine for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 704
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg