Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce Recipe

This dreamy fettuccine with herbed cheese sauce is a versatile dish perfect as a light yet satisfying vegetarian main course or a delightful side. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe boasts a rich, cheesy sauce bursting with fresh herbs. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant pasta dish!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 621.8 kcal
Protein 54g
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Ingredients for Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce

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How to Make Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped yellow onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped), 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped), and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  5. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Keep the sauce warm while you cook the pasta.
  10. Cook 8 ounces of fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  11. Drain the pasta and immediately toss it with the cheese sauce.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

87g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce?

Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce?

Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce has approximately 621.8 calories per serving, with about 54 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 46 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce?

The key ingredients for Fettuccine With Herbed Cheese Sauce are Butter, Green Onion, Garlic Clove, All Purpose Flour, Salt, Dried Basil. See the full list with measurements above.

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