Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo
Rich, creamy and delicious! This Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo is the perfect weeknight meal and is both quick & easy. Makes a great date night meal!
Servings 4
Calories 837kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic use less if you don't like a lot of garlic
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 6 ounces fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoons nutmeg
- chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles cooked
Instructions
- In a saucepan on the stove, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and saute for around 1 minute.
- Add the cream cheese and whisk until it begins to melt. It will curdle somewhat, read my tips above on working with this.
- Begin adding the milk a little a time and whisk in between each addition until smooth and no lumps.
- Once milk is fully incorporated, stir in the Parmesan cheese, black pepper and nutmeg.
- Remove from heat. Sauce will begin to thicken as it cools.
- Toss with fettuccine noodles. Serve
Nutrition
Calories: 837kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1962IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 684mg | Iron: 2mg
