fettuccine and calamari garlic alfredo

Name: Fettuccine and Calamari Garlic Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 heads garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 pound(s) calamari body, cut into slices; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) parsley, chopped; 12 ounce(s) fettuccine; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 cup(s) grated Parmesan; salt and pepper

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Feb 2, 2026

This is a creamy garlic-forward Alfredo with a calamari surprise.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 heads garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 pound calamari body, cut into slices
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
12 ounces fettuccine
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup grated Parmesan
salt and pepper

How To Make fettuccine and calamari garlic alfredo

Step 1

Start to cook the fettuccine in a pot of heavily salted boiling water.

Step 2

In another saucepan, add the butter and oil, and add the garlic, cooking until the garlic is browned. Be careful not to burn.
Step 3

Add the calamari and cook until the calamari start to curl.
Step 4

Drain the fettuccine and add the pasta back to the pan.
Step 5

Add the garlic calamari mixture. Set aside.
Step 6

Add the other 2 tablespoons of butter to the saucepan and then add the heavy cream, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted.
Step 7

Then pour over the fettuccine and mix well. Place on a plate and add more Parmesan cheese if desired.
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