Ingredients for Mamma's Fettuccine Alfredo
- Real Butter
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Garlic Powder
- Salt And Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fettuccine
- Fresh Parsley
- 4 ounces cream cheese (optional)
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How to Make Mamma's Fettuccine Alfredo
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- If using cream cheese, stir in until completely melted and smooth.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and optional cooked baby shrimp or grilled chicken.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
279g
Carbs
2g