Description
Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy Italian classic made with fettuccine, butter, cream, and two aged cheeses. It’s rich, easy to make, and deeply satisfying, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup pecorino-Romano cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 12 turns freshly-cracked black pepper, plus more to serve
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until just shy of al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, without browning the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolk, and a pinch of salt. Pour into the skillet with the butter and garlic. Lower heat to medium-low and stir gently until warm but not boiling.
- Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the sauce, allowing some pasta water to come along. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Add grated cheeses and continue folding until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta. Add reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese, cracked black pepper, and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality aged cheeses for the best flavor.
- Don’t let the cream mixture boil—keep it gently warmed to avoid curdling.
- Reserve pasta water before draining for sauce adjustment.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of cream or water to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 794
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 257mg
Keywords: Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo, creamy pasta, Italian pasta dish, Alfredo sauce, comfort food, homemade Alfredo