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Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic dinner favorite that is super simple to make at home. A rich and extra creamy version with garlic that will rival your favorite restaurant pasta dinner.

As much as I love a good marinara sauce, I will choose a rich and creamy white sauce every time and this is my tried and true recipe that is so easy to make. 

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Ingredients for Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo:

Ingredients for Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Cream
  • Milk
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Cream Cheese
  • Salt 
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Fettuccine 

How to Make Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo:

skillet with butter and minced garlic for Alfredo sauce

  • Add butter and minced garlic to a pan and cook over medium-low heat about 2- 3 minutes.

Making Alfredo sauce with cream and butter

  • Next, add cream and milk and Parmesan cheese.

 Adding chunks of cream cheese to Alfredo sauce in a skillet

  • Then, mix in chunks of cream cheese. Whisk until smooth, cooking until sauce is thickened. 

Adding nutmeg to Alfredo sauce in a skillet

  • Season with salt and ground nutmeg. 

Colander of cooked fettuccine

  • Prepare fettuccine according to package directions.

Skillet of fettuccine Alfredo garnished with parsley

  • Toss pasta with sauce and garnish with fresh herbs, like parsley if desired.

Shrimp Alfredo on a plate overhead view

Fettuccine Alfredo is a great pasta dish that can be topped with grilled shrimp or chicken. Serve it with a green salad and garlic bread or rosemary garlic knots for a delicious dinner. This creamy Alfredo seems gourmet but is one of the quickest and easiest dinners you can add to the menu this week.

Skillet of Fettuccine Alfredo

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Mix leftover pasta with 1/2 tablespoon milk or cream per cup of pasta to reheat. Cook over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

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Creamy fettuccine Alfredo on a white plate, red napkin and fork on a wood table

This is a twist on traditional Italian Alfredo sauce and I think it might be even more delicious. It is rich and creamy and perfect for any pasta. This sauce recipe comes together as quickly as the pasta cooks, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Add this Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo to your dinner plans this week!

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4 from 2 votes

Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce with a touch of garlic is tossed with the classic fettuccine pasta for a quick and easy dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Alfredo sauce with cream cheese, creamy Alfredo sauce, creamy white sauce for pasta, Garlic Alfredo sauce, homemade Alfredo sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 871kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fettuccine cooked according to package directions
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 garlic clove minced or grated
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Add butter and garlic to a pan and cook over medium-low heat for 2- 3 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Mix milk, cream, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened.
  • Add salt and nutmeg and whisk until well combined.
  • Toss pasta with sauce and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat in a pan with about 1/2 tablespoon milk or cream per cup of pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 871kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g

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