creamy fettuccine alfredo

(1 RATING)
56 Pinches
Jacksonville, NC
Updated on Oct 15, 2011

All time favorite dish and the sauce tastes so much better than the stuff in the jar. You can even add bacon or pancetta and sliced mushrooms in step 2 to vary the recipe.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 box fettuccine pasta
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • - fresh basil leaves

How To Make creamy fettuccine alfredo

  • Step 1
    Place butter in a large heat proof bowl. Using an electric mixer set on low speed, beat until smooth. Add the cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until blended; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well and immediately add the hot pasta to the butter mixture in large bowl. Using 2 forks, toss the fettuccine int he butter mixture to coat well. Add salt and pepper. Shred basil and top each serving with it, serve immediately.

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