Lighter Authentic Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Rich, creamy, and less fattening. This authentic recipe is prepared with half and half instead of heavy cream. Guaranteed to be just as rich and creamy with plenty of garlic and parmesan!

The dish originated when Alfredo di Lelio, an Italian restaurateur, created Fettuccine Alfredo in 1908. His wife had given birth to their first son that year, and she did not have an appetite. He created this noodles, cheese, and butter dish to encourage her to eat.

This dish is also delicious with chicken, mushrooms or steamed broccoli!

Lighter Authentic Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

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Rich, creamy, and less fattening. This authentic recipe is prepared with half and half instead of heavy cream. Guaranteed to be just as rich and creamy with plenty of garlic and parmesan!

The dish originated when Alfredo di Lelio, an Italian restaurateur, created Fettuccine Alfredo in 1908. His wife had given birth to their first son that year, and she did not have an appetite. He created this noodles, cheese, and butter dish to encourage her to eat.

This dish is also delicious with chicken, mushrooms or steamed broccoli!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Entre, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Large Pot with Lid
• 1 Large Skillet
• 1 Tongs
• 1 Spatula
• 1 colander
• 1 Grating Plane

Ingredients

  

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• 3/4 lb organic fettuccine pasta (no preservatives)
• 6 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves fresh garlic chopped or pressed fine
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if desired – for heat)
• 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
• 1/2 qt (16 oz.) half and half
• 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
• 2 cups fresh organic Parmesan cheese grated very fine
• 1 tbsp Italian parsley chopped fine for garnish

Instructions

 

Pasta

• Bring to a boil on high heat in a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook for about 12 minutes or until al dente. (not too firm, not too soft).

Alfredo Sauce

• While pasta is cooking, on medium heat, cook butter and garlic for about 1-2 minutes, until flavors release (if desired, add red pepper flakes).
  
• Add half and half, stirring constantly to thicken; about 8 minutes. Add in the grated Parmesan cheese a handful at a time while stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper. Add the remainder of the Parmesan cheese and keep stirring until lines form when you drag the spatula across the skillet.
  
• Drain the pasta and transfer it into the pan with the sauce. Toss well.
• Plate. Garnish. Serve.
  

Notes

NOTE: This dish is also delicious with chicken, mushrooms or steamed broccoli!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 46gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 122mgVitamin A: 127IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg

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