Shortcut Fettuccine Alfredo
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Classic fettuccine alfredo is both easier and more delicious when you finish cooking the pasta in the creamy sauce!
- Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
- Fresh ground pepper
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until 2 minutes before it is done. Drain.
- Heat butter and cream in a deep skillet or large pot until simmering.
- Add pasta to the simmering cream mixture, add the cheese and cook until pasta is done, tossing frequently.
- Divide pasta among heated plates, garnish with fresh ground pepper and extra grated Parmesan and serve at once.