Learn how to make fettuccine Alfredo from scratch. Creamy, cheesy and comforting, the easy Alfredo sauce is everything you want in a pasta sauce!
Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
dash ground nutmeg
minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low.
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup each Parmigiano Reggiano and Romano cheese. Return to a simmer. Cook and stir until just thick enough to coat a metal spoon. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Drain fettuccine; add to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano and, if desired, parsley.