Fettuccine alfredo is a classic Italian dish that combines flat noodles with a creamy white sauce. Readily available in numerous restaurants, the dish can be prepared at home quickly and easily. For more on this tasty main course, read on to learn how to make fettuccine alfredo.

While prepared alfredo sauce can be purchased in a jar, making you own sauce for fettuccine alfredo at home is quick and easy, making it a great choice for tasty weeknight meals. Additionally, with making the recipe at home you can add other ingredients to make the dish your own, including chicken or shrimp or vegetables. To prepare basic fettuccine alfredo, you will need to grab your ingredients, then cook and serve.

• 1 package dry fettuccine noodles
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup Romano cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper

1. Fill a large pot with water. Add a dash of salt and bring to a rolling boil.
2. Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add the cream.
4. Stir in the Parmesan and Romano cheeses and simmer until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about five minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Place a portion of noodles on a serving plate, then top with sauce, or add the sauce to the noodles in the large saucepan and toss to coat.
7. Serve and enjoy!

1. For a creamier sauce, add one teaspoon lemon juice to the cream and one tablespoon cornstarch to the cheeses.
2. Add in meat, such as chicken or shrimp, if desired.
3. Include vegetables, like onions, mushrooms or broccoli, to the completed sauce.
4. Garnish with parsley.