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Quick Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Quick alfredo pasta is everyone's favorite weeknight dinner! One pan away from creamy, cheesy, pasta that's ready in just 20 minutes! Try it today.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
alfredo pasta recipe, recipe alfredo pasta
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Calories
1013
kcal
Author
Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley
Equipment
Redmond Real Salt
Ingredients
1
pound
fettuccini pasta
or any long pasta
2
cups
heavy whipping cream
2/3
cup
good quality parmesan cheese
1/4
cup
butter
1 1/2
teaspoons
fresh parsley
or 3 teaspoons fresh
salt and pepper
to taste
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Boil pasta according to package directions.
Pour into a colander and leave to drain while you prepare the sauce.
Combine cream, parmesan cheese, and butter in the same pot the pasta was cooked in.
Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally until cheese is totally melted, about 2 minutes.
Toss pasta, salt and pepper, and parsley together with the sauce.
Taste to adjust seasonings and serve! Favorite toppings are bacon bits, additional cheese, and peas.
Nutrition
Calories:
1013
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
84
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
64
g
|
Saturated Fat:
38
g
|
Cholesterol:
300
mg
|
Sodium:
437
mg
|
Potassium:
381
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
2305
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.7
mg
|
Calcium:
318
mg
|
Iron:
2.3
mg