Entry #3362, March 24, 2014

This basic recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo pasta recipe is ideal for a quick, easy and really delicious meal for adults and kids alike. It doesn’t need many ingredients and is ready for serving in about half an hour. The great thing about Fettuccine Alfredo is that you can use it as a base and add your favorite ingredients to it, so it will be a unique dish every time you want to have a mouthwatering meal ready in just a few minutes.

Easy Dinner Meal: Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo recipe

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Ingredients

(makes 4 servings)

8 ounces dried fettuccine

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup whipping cream

½ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Fettuccine Alfredo with parsley

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Directions

1. Cook the fettuccine according to the directions on the package.
2. In the meantime, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add the cream, the salt and the pepper. Bring to a boil. Now reduce heat and boil gently for about 3-5 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
3. Drain the pasta and add it to the hot sauce. Toss to combine the ingredients and cover the fettuccine with the sauce. Transfer the fettuccine Alfredo to a warm serving dish. Serve immediately.
4. You can sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese or freshly grounded black pepper onto the pasta. Enjoy!

Fettuccine Alfredo

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This dish is yummy as it is, but it is highly variable as well. Think about preparing the Fettuccine Alfredo with some garlic, broccoli or parsley. Another idea is to add bacon, mushrooms or cooked chicken, tomatoes or shrimps to the sauce to give it a different kick every time!

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