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Best Fettuccine Alfredo

Rich and creamy fettuccine Alfredo made with butter and Parmesan for a classic, comforting pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer
  • Large Pot
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1/2 lb Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste (plus 1/2 teaspoon for pasta water)
  • 1 lb fettuccine

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat the softened butter, grated Parmesan, and garlic powder with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente, about 12 minutes.
  • Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
  • Return the drained fettuccine to the warm pot, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the cheese-butter mixture, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water; toss to combine into a creamy sauce.
  • Add more reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, as needed to reach desired sauce consistency, then serve with additional Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Mix until the sauce is smooth and fully combined.