Best 8 Rich Fettuccine Alfredo Recipes

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Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian pasta dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is made with fettuccine noodles, Alfredo sauce, and Parmesan cheese. The Alfredo sauce is a creamy, rich sauce that is made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. It is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic. Fettuccine Alfredo is a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It is a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST EVER FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Make and share this Best Ever Fettuccine Alfredo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     High In...

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup butter
5 -6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add fettucine pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente and drain Melt butter in a large skillet and add chopped garlic.
  • Cook on low for about 5 minutes, stirring often, making sure not to burn the garlic Pour about 1/4 cup of the heavy cream into a small bow.
  • Add the egg yolk and beat together and put aside.
  • Pour the remaining cream into the frying pan.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high.
  • As the cream starts to boil, mix rapidly using a whisk.
  • Slowly add the cream/egg mixture.
  • You do not want the egg to cook.
  • Continue beating the cream mixture until all mixed together.
  • Add 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and continue to mix the cream.
  • Pour in remaining Parmesan and parsley and mix until smooth.
  • Immediately remove from stove.
  • Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.9, Fat 62.1, SaturatedFat 37.5, Cholesterol 287.4, Sodium 975.1, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30

TO DIE FOR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the health conscious. Enjoy!

Provided by ERINMARIE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 ounces dry fettuccini pasta
1 cup butter
¾ pint heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash garlic salt
¾ cup grated Romano cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce.
  • Add pasta to sauce. Use enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 964.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 61.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 37.4 g, Sodium 581.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

RICH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Everyone will love this super-creamy, warm and cozy entree on a chilly evening. But no one will ever guess that something this cheesy and delicious could also be lighter! Try it-you'll see what we mean. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
2 bacon strips, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/3 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , Saute the mushrooms, onion and pepper in drippings until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chicken, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and salt; cook and stir until cheese is melted. , Drain fettuccine; add to chicken mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and reserved bacon. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Giada De Laurentiis' take on Fettuccine Alfredo, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, gets added flavor from lemon and nutmeg.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 ounces fresh fettuccine
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Drain. Stir 2 cups of the cream and the lemon juice in a heavy large skillet to blend. Add the butter and cook over medium heat just until the butter melts, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the pasta and toss. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, and Parmesan to the cream sauce in the skillet. Add the lemon zest, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Toss the pasta mixture over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.

REALLY CREAMY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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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

8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup margarine
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch ground nutmeg

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

CLASSIC FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PASTA



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This is a modified version of the Fettucine Alfredo recipe in the new Joy of Cooking. It's very rich and I highly recommend using the best ingredients you can get.

Provided by Sass Smith

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 -10 ounces pasta (the kind in the refrigerator section of the store is best since it cooks much faster, in about 3 min)
3/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (NOT the dry Kraft kind!) or 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (NOT the dry Kraft kind!)
1 garlic clove, minced very fine
1/4 cup butter
fresh-grated black pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta.
  • In a large frying pan (a steep-sided wok is ideal) melt butter on very low heat.
  • Start cooking pasta.
  • In frying pan, combine half and half, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper with melted butter.
  • Mix thoroughly and turn the heat up to medium (just hot enough to begin melting cheese).
  • Pasta should be nearly done by now; drain and pour into frying pan with sauce ingredients.
  • Toss together and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908.2, Fat 45.9, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 780, Carbohydrate 91.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.3

RICH CHICKEN ALFREDO



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"My clients and husband love this recipe, and I hope your readers do, too" says Tammy Rau of Huntsville, Alabama. With its wonderful flavor and tender chicken, this dish is irresistible!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place salad dressing in a small resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 15 minutes. Drain and discard marinade., Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter; whisk in the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese and chicken; heat through. Drain fettuccine. Serve chicken mixture with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Fat 40g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 842mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Put a pot of water on to boil, then stir the white sauce together as the pasta is cooking. It's just that easy to create a rich and satisfying dinner in just 25 minutes. This top-rated recipe is a home cook favorite-try it tonight and find out why.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black or white pepper
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat butter and whipping cream over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
  • In large bowl, toss fettuccine with sauce until well coated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the Alfredo sauce will be. Use fresh, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the fettuccine al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and will not hold the sauce well.
  • Make the sauce in a double boiler: This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling or separating.
  • Add the cheese slowly: Gradually whisk the cheese into the sauce until it is melted and smooth. Do not add all of the cheese at once, or the sauce may become grainy.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Serve the Alfredo sauce immediately: The sauce will thicken as it cools, so it is best to serve it immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, creamy sauce and tender pasta, it is the perfect comfort food. By following these tips, you can make a delicious Fettuccine Alfredo that your family and friends will love.

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