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Creamy, rich, perfectly seasoned, cheesy, warm and easy to boot! This Best Ever Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe is a dish you will make again and again!
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS.
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- It’s made with FOUR simple ingredients. Nothing (and I really do mean, NOTHING) could be easier than this recipe.
- You probably have everything you need in the fridge.
- So creamy that you’ll want it again and again.
How To Make Fettuccine Alfredo….
First melt the butter and cream cheese in a saucepan over low heat…
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Then add the parmesan cheese to the mixture.
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Finally add the cream, continue to heat over low heat until melted and ready to serve.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (FAQ’s)
WHERE DID FETTUCCINE ALFREDO ORIGINATE?
According to Wikipedia, Alfredo di Lello prepared this dish table-side with great fanfare in Rome in the early 20th Century.
CAN REAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO HAVE TOPPINGS?
Yes, Alfredo Pasta Sauce can BUT that usually turns it into a different dish. For example:
- Alfredo Pasta Sauce with Chicken becomes Chicken Alfredo (see how that works?)
- Alfredo Pasta Sauce with Shrimp becomes Shrimp Alfredo (there’s a pattern emerging).
- Fettuccini Alfredo with Vegetables becomes Pasta Primavera (you got a curve ball on that one).
Alfredo Pasta Sauce fettuccine Alfredo
WHAT OTHER TOPPINGS CAN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO SAUCE HAVE?
Probably just about any that you can imagine in a cream mixture, but some I would recommend…
- Bacon
- Ham
- Steak
- Mixed vegetables
- Tofu
- Chicken
- Shrimp
- Spinach
- Peas
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Sausage
- Ground Beef
- Scrapple (How to cook Scrapple)
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HOW TO I MAKE THIS ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE FOR 2, 4, 6, 10, 20 PEOPLE?
This Fettuccine Alfredo is going to cause a frenzy no matter how many you are cooking for and personally, I believe the real beauty of this dish is that you can scale up or down for as many servings as you want.
When making for two people, use 1/2 stick butter, 1/2 block cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup of parmesan. Adjust your noodles accordingly.
If you want to make this dish for 15 people, then double the Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipe that is listed in the recipe card below. Be sure to use a Large Pot for boiling enough pasta for this many people.
Get the idea?
HOW LONG DOES THIS ALFREDO RECIPE LAST?
- You can leave this sauce sitting out at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
- Cover the sauce and place it in the refrigerator and it will keep for up to 5 days.
CAN I FREEZE THIS ALFREDO PASTA SAUCE?
No, I don’t recommend freezing this sauce. When thawed, it separates and looks gross.
HOW DO I REHEAT THIS FETTUCCINE ALFREDO?
To reheat this fettuccine Alfredo:
- Put the sauce in a sauce pan
- Add a small amount of milk
- Heat over low heat on the stove top, stirring frequently.
- If the sauce is thicker than you like, add more milk until it is as thin as you like.
- Season with salt and pepper.
WHAT DO I SERVE WITH THIS ALFREDO PASTA SAUCE?
Because this is a more heavy meal, I find that serving this with a light side dish is always best. One of these will work very well…
A bright green salad made of lettuce, onion, carrot and cucumber.
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4 Ingredient easy Texas Toast
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Coconut Custard Pie topped with Pickled Blackberries (YUM!)
Alfredo Pasta Sauce for Fettuccine Alfredo
IS ALFREDO PASTA SAUCE HEALTHY?
- This is not a health site and I don’t claim any special knowledge about specialty diets (except for what really tastes good). BUT….
- This particular dish is high in calories and fat.
- It IS low in carbohydrates.
- There is nearly zero fiber in this recipe.
- Because of the salty nature of cheese, this recipe is somewhat high in sodium.
- My family uses this recipe for special occasions and we recommend that to you as well.
CAN I EAT FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WHEN I’M PREGNANT?
That depends entirely on what your doctor has told you about what you can and can not eat during your pregnancy.
CAN VEGETARIANS EAT FETTUCCINE ALFREDO?
That depends…
- If you are vegan vegetarian, then this recipe has way too much dairy for your tastes.
- Pescatarian vegetarian, then likely yes, if you can eat dairy, we are all good.
- Lacto-Ovo vegetarian? Yep, you are good.
- Other vegetarian diets? Check the ingredients in the recipe, do you eat those? If so, all good.
CAN BABIES EAT FETTUCCINE ALFREDO?
Does your baby eat pasta and cheese and butter? If so, then yes. If no, then best find something else.
**Just a note, as a mom…. noodles are long and strangly. Please cut them up very small for small children who are eating noodles.
CAN MY DOG EAT THIS ALFREDO PASTA SAUCE?
Your dog CAN eat just about anything. One time, my dog managed to eat GLASS! That doesn’t mean that this is the best food for your dog.
That said, I have no special knowledge of dog diets and this shouldn’t be construed as dog diet advice.
The ingredients for fettuccini alfredo. Photo Credit: Christine Rooney
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
SUBSTITUTIONS ARE FINE!
HERE ARE SOME TO TRY…
- Make Fettuccine Alfredo with milk by using whole milk instead of cream. The sauce will be thinner and less creamy, but it works in a pinch.
- Use different hard cheeses for slightly different flavors. Try making Fettuccine Alfredo with Pecorina Romano or other hard cheeses.
- Garlic isn’t your thing? Leave it out entirely.
- Don’t have oregano? Just leave it off.
- Use margarine instead of butter? OK.
MAKE SURE TO HEAT ON LOW HEAT
If you heat over higher heat than low, be sure to stir almost constantly because it will want to stick to the bottom of the pot.
OTHER TIPS
- If you notice lumps that won’t stir out, use a whisk and whisk it very quickly. The lumps will go away.
- You will want to serve this in the fashion of the person who invented Fettuccine Alfredo. Prepare the hot pasta and the sauce. At the table, pour the sauce over the noodles and stir gently then serve immediately.
- This sauce starts to clump up as soon as it starts to cool. Just heat back up to thin back out.
- When reheating, add milk to thin it to the consistency you want.
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Best Ever Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy, rich, perfectly seasoned, cheesy, warm and easy to boot! You'll want to keep this recipe for Best Ever Fettuccini Alfredo in your back pocket for the next time things are busy but you aren't willing to compromise on dinner.
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Course: main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fettucine Alfredo, Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Wendi Spraker
Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 8oz block of cream cheese – cut into 1 inch cubes.
- ¼ cup of Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small box of fettuccine noodles enough for 8 servings
- Fresh oregano for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste the tasting is very important – see the instructions
Instructions
In a heavy medium sized sauce pan, heat the butter and cream cheese over low heat.
Add the parmesan cheese and cream. Stir frequently. Whisk briskly if there are lumps.
Add garlic powder, black cracked pepper and dried oregano.
Stir frequently so that sauce does not stick to the bottom of the pan. If it is starting to stick, turn the temperature down.
While the ingredients in step one are melting, cook the fettucini noodles according to package instructions except DO NOT SALT THE WATER.
When ready to serve, TASTE the sauce. Add salt if needed. Salt likely won't be needed because parmesan is usually so salty on it's own. THEN, dip one of the cooked noodles into the sauce and taste that to see if it is salty enough. Add salt to the sauce if needed to make the combination taste right.
At the table, pour the sauce over the noodles and mix gently and serve immediately.
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS ARE FINE! HERE ARE SOME TO TRY...
- Make Fettuccini Alfredo with milk by using whole milk instead of cream. The sauce will be thinner and less creamy, but it works in a pinch.
- Use different hard cheeses for slightly different flavors. Try making Fettuccini Alfredo with Pecorina Romano or other hard cheeses.
- Garlic isn't your thing? Leave it out entirely.
- Don't have oregano? Just leave it off.
- Use margarine instead of butter? OK.
- You can substitute the light cream cheese if needed.
- Try to use a better quality parmesan cheese, but if all you have is the kind in the green can, that works too.
- You can use half and half instead of cream if needed.
MAKE SURE TO HEAT ON LOW HEAT
If you heat over higher heat than low, be sure to stir almost constantly because it will want to stick to the bottom of the pot.
OTHER TIPS
- If you notice lumps that won't stir out, use a whisk and whisk it very quickly. The lumps will go away.
- You will want to serve this in the fashion of the person who invented Fettuccini Alfredo. Prepare the noodles and the sauce. At the table, pour the sauce over the noodles and stir gently then serve immediately.
- This sauce starts to clump up as soon as it starts to cool. Just heat back up to thin back out.
- When reheating, add milk to thin it to the consistency you want.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Best Ever Fettuccine Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 63mg3%
Potassium 27mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 462IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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***This recipe for Best Ever Fettuccine Alfredo first appeared on Loaves and Dishes on May 11, 2015 and has been republished with NEW content!***
***Photos in this post are credited to Christine Rooney***
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Wendi Spraker
Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree and serves on her town's board of councilmen.
