Easy fettuccine Alfredo is the perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner and on the table in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fettuccine alfredo
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 598kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 stockpot
Ingredients
8ounceFettuccine Egg Pasta
8tablespoonssalted butter
1cupheavy cream
1cuphalf and half
juice and zest of 1 lemon
2cupsfreshly grated parmesan cheese
1/8teaspoonnutmeg
kosher salt and fresh ground pepperto taste
Fresh chopped parsleyif desired
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, just until al dente. (Pasta will continue to cook when added to the sauce.)
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the cream and half and half. Heat the cream just to a simmer. Turn the heat off and whisk in the lemon juice and zest.
Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in the nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and the remaining cheese. Toss to coat until the sauce begins to thicken.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Heat the sauce slowly over low heat stirring frequently to avoid separation.