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Fettuccine Alfredo
Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water and salt. Add heavy cream and butter to a large skillet over medium heat until the cream bubbles and the butter melts.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Fettuccine Alfredo take?
35 min all in โ 15 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Stockpot, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
What can I use instead?
cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) โ whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body. butter โ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.