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Creamy Alfredo Fettuccine
Creamy Alfredo Fettuccine · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 620 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Silky, rich fettuccine coated in a luxuriously creamy Alfredo sauce with melted cheeses and butter, creating a comforting, indulgent pasta dish that feels both classic and cozy.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 620
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 225 gCream cheese
- 80 gParmesan cheese
- 40 gButter
- 30 gMargarine
- 240 gMilk
- 400 gFettuccine
Equipment
stovetop, colander, pot, saucepan, serving bowl, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prepare Alfredo sauce
Gather all ingredients and a large saucepan, then combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, margarine, and milk over medium heat, stirring until smooth. · 10 min
What to look for: sauce looks smooth and glossy
- Toss pasta
Cook the fettuccine according to package directions, drain, then add it to the saucepan and toss gently with the warm sauce until evenly coated. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta fully coated in creamy sauce
- Serve or store
Plate the creamy Alfredo fettuccine and serve hot, or let it cool before storing leftovers for later use. · 3 min
What to look for: evenly coated
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 620 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| of which saturated | 22 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Cream cheese
- Mascarpone cheese: Creates an even creamier sauce
- Ricotta cheese: Blend well for smoothness
Parmesan cheese
- Grana Padano: Slightly milder but melts well
- Pecorino Romano: Saltier, reduce added salt
Butter
- Olive oil: Adds fruity notes
- Ghee: Higher smoke point
Margarine
- Butter: Classic flavor
- Plant-based margarine: Use unsalted
Milk
- Half and half: Richer sauce
- Oat milk: Choose unsweetened
Fettuccine
- Linguine: Very similar shape
- Gluten-free fettuccine: Avoid overcooking
