Pasta Alfredo

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy Pasta Alfredo is a comforting dish featuring rich butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, tossed with tender cooked noodles. Its luscious sauce and savory flavor make it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion, appealing to cheese lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound noodles or fettuccini
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and heavy cream in a pan without bringing to a boil.
  2. Mound cooked pasta in a warm buttered bowl.
  3. Pour the cream mixture over the pasta.
  4. Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Toss thoroughly but lightly to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

490 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 35.3g 45% DV
Carbs 32.2g 12% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9986.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 178.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 108.3mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 112.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 228.8mg 18% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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