Martha Stewart 3 Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
This Martha Stewart 3 Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe is a fantastic choice. It features long noodles and a very silky sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of dried fettuccine pasta for the base.
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter cut into small cubes.
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream for the richness.
- 2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese for the salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt for the water.
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper for a tiny kick today.
- Fresh parsley chopped for a green garnish.
Instructions
Boil the Long Noodles
- Fill a large pot with water and add the salt. Boil the fettuccine for ten minutes until it is soft.
Save the Pasta Water
- Scoop out one cup of the cloudy water before you drain. This helps the sauce stick to the noodles today.
Melt the Soft Butter
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over a medium heat. Do not let the butter turn brown in the pan.
Pour the Heavy Cream
- Add the cream to the melted butter and whisk slowly. Let the liquid simmer for three minutes now.
Stir in the Cheese
- Add the grated Parmesan to the warm cream. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is very smooth.
Toss the Hot Pasta
- Add the drained noodles into the cheesy skillet. Use your tongs to coat every strand of the pasta well.
Add the Starchy Water
- Pour in a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick. This makes the alfredo look very shiny today.
Season and Serve Hot
- Add the black pepper and fresh parsley on top. Serve the warm pasta in a bowl while it is very silky.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan cheese instead of the green can.
Do not boil the cream too hard or it will break today.
Always save some pasta water for the final toss.
Warm your serving bowls so the cheese stays melted.
Use high-quality butter for a much deeper flavor.
Add grilled chicken for a much heavier protein meal.
Toss the pasta quickly so the sauce does not get dry.