This is the Absolute Best Fettuccine Alfredo! It’s so simple to make and ready in 15 minutes – my family constantly says it’s better than anything they’ve ever had in a restaurant! It’s THE BEST and super quick and easy to make using just a few ingredients. Perfect for a fast dinner for the family after a game or practice or after a long day at work. Comfort food at it’s best, everyone loves this dish, including me because it’s so easy to make!
You will need:
1 pound cooked fettuccine
6 TB butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
¼ tsp ground black pepper
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Directions for Absolute Best Fettuccine Alfredo:
Cook pasta according to package instructions
Heat butter in over medium heat in a large skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in cream and black pepper and simmer 5-8 minutes , stirring constantly
Add the cheese and whisk until smooth.
Use pasta water to thin sauce if needed
Toss with pasta and garnish with more parmesan cheese and ground black pepper
Change it up a little, use leftovers in the sauce and make it your own! Here are a few suggestions on what you can add:
- Cooked shredded chicken (you can use a store bought rotisserie to save time)
- Peas
- Cooked crumbled bacon
- Grilled shrimp
- Green beans
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Steamed broccoli
- Italian sausage
- Serve with garlic bread on the side
Just pick your favorites to make the absolute best fettuccine alfredo, we’ve tried them all! Great idea for those picky eaters. Kids absolutely love this yummy, comforting dinner. Great for summer, fall or any time of year it’s such a versitile dish and it has become a family favorite go-to meal that we make over and over again!
This really is the absolute best Fettuccine Alfredo, we love it and I especially love how quick it comes together!
Absolute Best Fettuccine Alfredo
The absolute best Fettuccine Alfredo! My family says it's better than anything they've had in a restaurant. Quick and easy to make, it's on the table in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked fettuccine
- 6 TB butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter in over medium heat in a large skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in cream and simmer 5-8 minutes , stirring constantly
- Add the cheese and whisk until smooth.
- Use pasta water to thin sauce if needed
- Toss with pasta and garnish with more parmesan cheese and ground black pepper
For more great dinner ideas, click here for my Slow Cooker Tuscan Marry Me Chicken recipe
