Description
This creamy, indulgent Fettuccine Alfredo tastes just like Olive Garden’s, but made at home. Velvety Parmesan sauce coats perfectly cooked fettuccine, delivering rich flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or when you want comfort food that feels luxurious. With fresh ingredients and a little patience, you can recreate this restaurant favorite right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add Parmesan, stirring until sauce is smooth.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve immediately with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Grate cheese fresh for a smoother sauce.
- Keep heat low when melting cheese.
- Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg