Better Than Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Freshly minced)
• 0.5 cup salt (To taste; used in the pasta cooking water and to season the sauce)
• black pepper (To taste)
• 0.5 cup reserved pasta water (Reserve from the cooked pasta; add more if needed to thin the sauce)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated; additional Parmesan may be used for garnish if desired)
• 4 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream (Unsweetened)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the fettuccine in salted water according to the package directions.

2. 2

   Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the remaining water and set the cooked pasta aside.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter.

4. 4

   Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet.

6. 6

   Season the sauce with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Add the reserved pasta water and mix until the sauce is thick and smooth.

8. 8

   If the sauce becomes too thick, add more water to thin it to the desired consistency.

9. 9

   Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss until the pasta is coated.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of additional water needed if the sauce becomes too thick; add it gradually. Package cooking time for the pasta is not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• vegetarian
• Italian
• stovetop
• quick meal
• comfort food