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Best Ever Fettuccine Alfredo

Rich, creamy fettuccine alfredo made with butter, cream cheese, parmesan, and cream for an easy weeknight classic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick butter
  • 18 oz cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 box fettuccine noodles small box, enough for 8 servings
  • fresh oregano for garnish
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large Pot
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place a heavy medium saucepan over low heat and add the butter and the cubed cream cheese; cook, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is softened and beginning to melt.
  2. Add the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream to the pan and stir continuously; whisk briskly if lumps form until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, cracked black pepper, and dried oregano; keep the heat low and stir often to prevent sticking, lowering the heat if the sauce begins to cling to the pan.
  4. While the sauce is warming, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, leaving the water unsalted as directed.
  5. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed (Parmesan is salty, so it may not require much). Dip a cooked noodle into the sauce and taste to confirm the combined seasoning, then adjust salt as necessary.
  6. Drain the pasta, return it to the pot or a serving bowl, pour the hot sauce over the noodles, gently toss to coat, garnish with fresh oregano, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use whole milk instead of cream for a thinner sauce.
  • Try Pecorino Romano or other hard cheeses for different flavors.
  • Omit garlic if you prefer no garlic.
  • Light cream cheese or margarine can be substituted if needed.
  • If lumps remain, whisk quickly to smooth the sauce.