Fettuccine Alfredo alla Americana

Fettuccine Alfredo alla Americana

Updated January 16, 2026

American-style creamy Alfredo with garlic. Add chicken or shrimp if you want.

Cook time
35 min
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  • 1 lb fettuccine
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ cup Parmigiano
  • 2 tbsp parsley

Instructions

Cook the garlic
Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat (275-300°F surface). Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook gently 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
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  • fettuccine (1 lb)
Add the cream
Pour in 1.5 cups heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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  • butter (4 tbsp)
  • garlic (2 cloves)
Finish with pasta
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Add drained pasta to the cream sauce. Toss over low heat (250-275°F surface), adding Parmesan gradually and pasta water as needed until sauce coats the pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
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  • heavy cream (1 cup)
  • parmigiano (1 cup)
Plate immediately
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
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  • parsley (2 tbsp)

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