Description
Basil Alfredo Pasta is a creamy delight that combines silky fettuccine with a rich homemade Alfredo sauce infused with fresh basil and garlic. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan, this dish offers a comforting experience perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Easy to prepare, it transforms simple ingredients into an elegant meal that’s sure to please any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir continuously until warmed.
- Add chopped basil and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce until evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and basil on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 105mg