Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

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A rich and silky pasta dish with melted butter, Parmesan, and a touch of cream. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs fettuccine, butter, whole milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir until warmed.
  3. Step 3: Gradually whisk in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If needed, stir in 1-2 tbsp reserved pasta water to thin.
  4. Step 4: Toss fettuccine into the sauce and mix until coated. Serve immediately, optionally with additional Parmesan.

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