Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
This creamy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is the ultimate comfort food and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! Instead of Parmesan, this recipe uses shredded mozzarella to thicken the sauce, giving it an extra-rich and velvety texture. Made with heavy cream, whole milk, fresh garlic, and a blend of flavorful seasonings, this dish is irresistibly creamy, easy to make, and so satisfying.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese (60 grams)
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional (see note)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the fettuccine. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.8 oz Fettuccine
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until it’s lightly golden and fragrant. Add the cream cheese to the pan and stir until it melts and combines with the butter.2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams), 2 to 3 garlic cloves,, 4 tablespoons cream cheese (60 grams)
- Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk. Add garlic powder, dried parsley, chilli flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer until it begins to thicken.1 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning,, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, salt and pepper (to taste)
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until it’s melted and smooth. Return the pan to low heat and continue stirring frequently until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Adjust seasonings if needed. Toss the cooked fettuccine in the Alfredo sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped parsley.1 cup mozzarella cheese,
Notes
- Substitute Italian seasoning with dried oregano or thyme.
- To thin out your alfredo sauce, add a splash of whole milk after tossing in the fettuccine.
- Reheating instructions - add fettuccine alfredo to a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of milk and heat in the microwave.