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Creamy Garlic Alfredo Pasta with Butter & Parmesan — Easy Italian-Inspired Weeknight Dinner

This creamy garlic Alfredo pasta blends fettuccine with a luscious sauce of butter, Parmesan, garlic, and a touch of cream. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy Italian-inspired weeknight dinner brings comforting flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy families, customizable with spinach or chicken, and always satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley Optional
  • Grilled chicken or peas Optional

Equipment

  • 1 pot
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan, and pasta water if needed for consistency.
  4. Add cooked pasta and toss until coated.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make it lighter with half-and-half instead of cream.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
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