Spaghetti Alfredo

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and luxurious Spaghetti Alfredo recipe! Featuring tender spaghetti cloaked in a velvety Alfredo sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is both simple and irresistible. A touch of minced garlic adds a savory depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens each bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving restaurant-quality pasta at home. Pair it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a mouthwatering Italian-inspired meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and thick.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the Alfredo sauce.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve immediately, and enjoy your creamy spaghetti Alfredo!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(789.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2485.9

Total Fat 203.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 568mg	0%
Sodium 2642.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 3.3g
Protein 53.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 971.1mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 278.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.0%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 17.4%