Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta; 60 g butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 400 ml heavy cream or cooking cream; 100 g finely grated Parmesan cheese; 100 ml reserved pasta water; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; Salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich and comforting pasta made with butter, Parmesan cheese and a smooth cream sauce. The thick Alfredo sauce coats every ribbon of fettuccine, creating an easy and satisfying meal in only 25 minutes. It is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and anyone who loves creamy pasta recipes.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Method

1. Cook the Fettuccine

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it with salt. Cook the fettuccine for approximately 1 minute less than the package instructions, leaving it slightly firm.

2. Reserve the Pasta Water

Step 2

Before draining the pasta, reserve approximately 100 ml of the starchy cooking water. Drain the fettuccine without rinsing it.

3. Melt the Butter

Step 3

Place the butter in a large frying pan. Melt it over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Do not allow the butter to brown.

4. Add the Flour

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter. Whisk continuously and cook for approximately 1 minute. The raw flour smell should disappear without the mixture changing colour.

5. Pour in the Cream

Step 5

Slowly pour the cream into the pan while whisking continuously. Adding it gradually prevents lumps from forming in the sauce.

6. Thicken the Sauce

Step 6

Cook the cream mixture over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring regularly. The sauce should become thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon.

7. Add the Parmesan

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low. Gradually add the finely grated Parmesan while stirring continuously. Mix until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

8. Season the Sauce

Step 8

Add the ground black pepper. Taste the sauce before adding salt because Parmesan cheese is naturally salty.

9. Adjust the Consistency

Step 9

When the sauce appears too thick, gradually add some of the reserved pasta water. The Alfredo sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta but still easy to toss.

10. Add the Fettuccine

Step 10

Transfer the cooked fettuccine to the pan. Toss gently with kitchen tongs until every ribbon is evenly coated in the creamy Alfredo sauce.

11. Serve

Step 11

Divide the pasta between serving plates. Finish with chopped parsley, additional black pepper and more grated Parmesan when desired. Serve immediately.