Fettuccine crema, a classic Roman dish loved by many, is a creamy pasta dish made with sautéed mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and a rich sauce made from Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and egg yolks. This elegant and flavorful dish is a perfect meal for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The combination of tender fettuccine, savory mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and creamy sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. You won't need a simple recipe to make this crowd-pleaser; gather your ingredients, and let's get cooking.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
REALLY CREAMY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
We have tried dozens of recipes to get the creamiest fettuccine Alfredo - and here's the winner! Basil and nutmeg add a subtly different feel to this Alfredo.
Provided by AMETHYST
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, margarine, milk, garlic powder and basil and stir over low heat until smooth and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 673.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
FETTUCCINE CREMA
This recipe came out of a newspaper about 20 years ago and it is my all time favorite fettuccine alfredo recipe! It is super easy to make and a delicious meal that the family will love!
Provided by Luvbeingyoung
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook noodles in 4 quarts boiling, salted water for 10 minutes; then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over the lowest heat, combine remaining ingredients. Stir to mix into a smooth sauce. Do NOT boil.
- Mix drained noodles with sauce and serve. Pass additional Parmesan cheese at the table. Serve with a vegetable of your choice and fresh fruit for dessert.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.5, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 206, Sodium 430.5, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.1
FETTUCCINE WITH HERBS, BUTTER AND CREAM
Steps:
- Bring 2 quarts water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt. Meanwhile, in a saucepan place the heavy cream and butter. Simmer over low heat for a minute or until slightly reduced and then season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat. To the pot of boiling water, add the fettuccine, and bring water back to a boil. If pasta has just been made, cook for a few seconds after water returns to a boil, other wise cook until just slightly firmer than al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain fettuccine and add it to the cream sauce. Toss fettucine coating them with cream sauce. Add fresh herbs, salt, pepper and toss again, still over low heat, until sauce has thickened and fettuccine is well coated. Serve immediately.
FETTUCCINE WITH HAM AND CREAM
This delicious recipe is from an Italian cooking book that I just recently received from Barnes & Noble.com Extremely easy recipe to make and can cut in 1/2 if serving as a side dish. My DS & DH just devoured this last night!
Provided by Chippie1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut ham into small chunks.
- Melt butter in a medium frying pan.
- Add shallots& ham and cook until golden.
- Season with salt& pepper, to taste.
- Stir in the cream and keep warm over low heat while the pasta is cooking.
- Boil the pasta in a large pan of boiling water.
- Cook"al dente".
- Drain pasta& mix with sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 167.7, Sodium 326.7, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 18.1
FETTUCCINE WITH PROSCIUTTO, TOMATOES, AND CREAM
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Dairy Garlic Herb Pasta Pork Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy High Fiber Prosciutto Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer pasta to large bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and sauté until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer prosciutto to paper towels. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add garlic and sauté 15 seconds. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream, parsley, and 1/2 cup cheese. Bring to boil; season with salt and pepper.
- Add sauce to pasta in bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with prosciutto and serve, passing additional cheese alongside.
FETTUCCINE IN CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drop fettuccine into boiling water with salt added. Cook to desired degree of tenderness, 4 to 5 minutes for fresh pasta and about 9 minutes for dried.
- Bring cream to simmer.
- Drain pasta immediately and return to kettle. Add pepper and butter and toss until butter is melted. Add cream and cheese and stir gently to blend.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 362, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1315 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the vegetables and herbs.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of butter until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- If you're using shrimp, cook them until they are just opaque and pink. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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