How long does it take to make Fettuccine Alfredo?

The total time to make this dish is 15 minutes.

What type of pasta can I use for this recipe?

While fettuccine is standard, you can also use tagliatelle or pappardelle.

Can I add garlic to the sauce?

Yes, you can add roasted garlic for a milder flavor.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Fettuccine Alfredo
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta (Fresh pasta is recommended.); 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese (Use high-quality cheese.); to taste g black pepper; to taste g salt (For pasta water.); to taste g roasted garlic (Optional.); to taste g parsley (Optional for garnish.)

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Original video by Chef Jean-Pierre on YouTube8:08

About this recipe

Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic pasta dish that's creamy, rich, and incredibly satisfying. In this video, Chef Jean-Pierre shares his perfected version of the recipe, which has sold over a million times! It's a simple yet delicious take that emphasizes quality ingredients and straightforward techniques.

What sets this Alfredo apart is the use of fresh fettuccine and high-quality Pecorino Romano cheese, which elevate the dish without complicating it. Plus, the addition of roasted garlic and parsley is optional, allowing you to customize it to your taste.

Ingredient notes

Use fresh fettuccine pasta for the best texture, but dry pasta works too; just adjust cooking time accordingly.
Opt for high-quality Pecorino Romano cheese to enhance the flavor.

Tips from Chef Jean-Pierre’s video

Cook fresh pasta for about 3 minutes until al dente, while dry pasta will take about 10 minutes depending on the brand.
Reserve some pasta water before draining; it helps adjust the sauce's consistency later on.
Thicken the cream sauce until it can coat the pasta, and remember that the cheese and pasta water already contain salt, so adjust seasoning accordingly.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe yield?: This recipe yields 2 servings.
How long does it take to make Fettuccine Alfredo?: The total time to make this dish is 15 minutes.
What type of pasta can I use for this recipe?: While fettuccine is standard, you can also use tagliatelle or pappardelle.
Can I add garlic to the sauce?: Yes, you can add roasted garlic for a milder flavor.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Chef Jean-Pierre: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 2 servingsTime 15 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz fettuccine pasta — Fresh pasta is recommended.
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese — Use high-quality cheese.
to taste g black pepper
to taste g salt — For pasta water.
to taste g roasted garlic — Optional.
to taste g parsley — Optional for garnish.

Steps

1
Boil water in a large pot and add salt to it.
2
Add 8 oz of fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes for fresh pasta or 10 minutes for dry pasta.
3
In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream over medium heat until it starts to thicken.
4
Add 1/2 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese to the cream and stir until melted and combined.
5
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
6
Add the drained pasta to the cream sauce and mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
7
Season with black pepper and adjust salt if necessary, considering the salt from the cheese and pasta water.
8
If desired, add roasted garlic and mix well.
9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley if desired.