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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

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This Easy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe delivers a creamy, indulgent pasta dish perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With a velvety sauce made from heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, combined with tender fettuccine noodles and sweet peas for added freshness and texture, it comes together in just 20 minutes to serve two people.

Ingredients

Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt, To taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To taste

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 6 ounces Fettuccine Noodles (or Linguine noodles as alternative)
  • 3/4 cup Frozen Peas

Instructions

  1. Boil Water: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil to prepare for cooking the pasta.
  2. Prepare Cream and Butter Mixture: In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine the heavy cream and unsalted butter. Microwave in short 30-second bursts until the butter is melted and the mixture is steaming. Set aside.
  3. Grate Cheese: Grate the Parmesan cheese freshly if not pre-grated, to ensure maximum flavor and creaminess in the sauce.
  4. Cook Pasta: Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water, then add the fettuccine noodles. Stir once to prevent sticking and cook according to the package instructions.
  5. Add Peas: One minute before the pasta finishes cooking, stir in the frozen peas so they cook quickly and retain a fresh, slightly crisp texture.
  6. Reheat Cream Mixture: Reheat the cream and butter mixture briefly in the microwave until hot and steaming to prepare for combining with pasta.
  7. Drain Pasta and Peas: Drain the cooked pasta and peas thoroughly and transfer to a serving bowl.
  8. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the hot pasta and toss well to melt the cheese evenly.
  9. Combine Sauce: Pour the heated cream and butter mixture over the pasta and cheese, stirring gently to combine into a smooth and creamy sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve Immediately: Serve the fettuccine Alfredo hot for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated for better melting and flavor.
  • Adding peas gives a nice pop of color and sweetness but can be omitted if desired.
  • Stir the pasta occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust seasoning carefully at the end, as Parmesan cheese is already salty.

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