Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

15 Minutes is all you need to make this Easy Fettuccine Alfredo!  Made in one pan, with a light, yet creamy, Alfredo Sauce, this Easy Fettuccine Alfredo is the perfect dinner for busy nights! 

When I think of Fettuccine Alfredo, I think of a delicious creamy fettuccine that my entire family loves.

But I also think of Fettuccine Alfredo as high in calories, high in fat, and heavy.

However, my Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo is made with just 1 tablespoon of butter and NO cream!!

And it still is a dish my entire family loves!

Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

This easy Fettuccine Alfredo is made in one pan with a light, yet creamy sauce. The secret is that the fettuccine cooks with the sauce. As the noodles cook, they absorb the sauce, coating the pasta with great flavor and creaminess.

Bottom Line: Who wouldn’t want a fabulous tasting bowl of Easy Fettuccine Alfredo that comes together in 15 minutes?

How to Make One Pot Fettuccine

• In a large 10-12 inch deep skillet, add in stock, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add pasta to pan, breaking in half if need be.

• Bring to a boil, stirring pasta every 30 seconds or so to keep from sticking together.
• Once mixture comes a boil, reduce heat to simmer (medium heat).
• Add in milk, butter, and nutmeg to sauce.
• Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to coat pasta in liquid.
• Once pasta is tender, remove from heat.
• Add in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss well.

Tips on 15 Minute Fettuccine Alfredo

• While cooking the pasta, if the liquid begins to evaporate before the pasta is cooked through, add in 1 tablespoon of milk at a time.
• Feel free to break the pasta in half to fit in a pan or to be easier to stir around in the sauce.
• I love to use whole grain pasta for added protein and fiber, but white pasta works as well.
• I use 2% milk for this Alfredo sauce, but whole milk and even skim milk work.
• Feel free to use chicken or vegetable stock to make the Alfredo Sauce.
• Freshly grated nutmeg is best for Alfredo sauce, as it deepens the sauce. Pre-gated nutmeg is NOT the same–just omit the nutmeg from the sauce.
• Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese is best for this easy Fettuccine Alfredo, as it will give this Alfredo Sauce the best flavor.
• This pasta dish is best served fresh. If you need to reheat it, you may need to add a bit more stock to thin it out.

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• Easy Baked Rotini
• Instant Pot Creamy Italian Pasta
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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Easy Alfredo

In just 15 minutes, this one pot Easy Fettuccine Alfredo can be on the table!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Skinny Fettucine Alfredo

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup milk
• a dash of freshly grated nutmeg
• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1/4-1/2 cup freshly grated grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

• Bring to a boil, stirring pasta every 30 seconds or so to keep from sticking together.
• Once mixture comes a boil, reduce heat to simmer (medium heat). Add in milk, butter, and nutmeg to sauce.
• Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to coat pasta in liquid.
• Once pasta is tender, remove from heat. 
• Add in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss well. 
  

Nutrition Facts

Easy Alfredo

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 16mg 5%

Sodium 908mg 38%

Potassium 352mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 50g 17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g 30%

Vitamin A 5.2%

Vitamin C 1.1%

Calcium 17.9%

Iron 13.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.