One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo (4 Ingredients)

One pot fettuccine alfredo pasta on a white plate garnished with fresh parsley and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo (4 Ingredients)

Make one pot fettuccine alfredo with 4 ingredients in 15 minutes. It's a quick pasta recipe that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 11

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 512kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

8 ounces fettuccine noodles linguine noodles, or other pasta
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream heavy cream or half and half.
1.5 ounces Parmesan cheese ¾ cup
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to the directions on the package. For fettuccine noodles, it takes about 11 minutes.
Drain noodles and return to the pot. Add butter and heavy whipping cream.
Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and enjoy immediately. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if you have some.

Notes

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Top Tip

Prep all your ingredients and have the rest of the meal ready before you start cooking the pasta. That way, when your fettuccine alfredo is creamy, cheesy, and ready to eat, you can sit down and enjoy it!

Storage and Reheating

To store leftover pasta alfredo in the refrigerator, let it cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat leftover fettuccine alfredo, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish and sprinkle a bit of water, chicken broth, or cream over it to revive the creaminess.

Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until heated through. Alternatively, reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently and adding a splash of milk if needed to maintain a smooth consistency.

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