Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that has been called an adult macaroni and cheese. It's easy to make and oh so delicious!
How to make Fettuccine Alfredo-
When you mention Fettuccine Alfredo you get a variety of responses. You can immediately see some people diving face first into the memory, savoring the moment they last tasted the delightful flavors of that classic Italian dish…..sigh
Then again you get the others that think of all the ways to make the dish less fattening by sucking all the flavors out of the dish.
While there are ways to cut back on the fat and calories, making Fettuccine Alfredo less artery clogging, you also need to remember that this isn’t a dish that you’ll eat very often. That being said an occasional splurge isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And of course, you can enjoy it as a side dish instead of the main course reducing the damage that bowl of deliciousness may cause.
I do have a few tips and tricks for making this classic Italian dish a little less fattening if you just can’t deal with the cream. One way to take this dish to an acceptable level is to swap out about 3/4’s of the cream for Greek Yogurt. Now there is a trick to this
Now there is a trick to this method because if you’ve never tried heating Greek yogurt I’ll tell you right now it doesn’t work. Greek Yogurt pretty much turns to water when heated, so the trick is to let the Greek yogurt come to room temperature then blend it together with the not noodles immediately after you’ve drained them. Add a touch of cream and the grated Romano Cheese and you’ll have a very tasty low-fat version of Fettuccine Alfredo.
Still, for my money, I’ll keep the recipe intact and only for very special occasions and as a side dish.
You’ll find many different interpretations of Fettuccine Alfredo, some without mushrooms, some with nutmeg and of course the original without any cream at all, just butter and grated Romano. I hope you enjoy my version of this Italian Classic!
If you love pasta dishes you might also like these:
- Pasta alla Caponata
- Pasta Aioli with Broccoli Rabe
- Lobster fra Diavolo Bianco
- Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish that has been called an adult macaroni and cheese. It's easy to make and oh so delicious!
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 12 oz white mushrooms sliced
- 4 ounces unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups grated romano cheese
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp finely chopped Italian parsley
- Cook fettuccine per instructions on package in boiling lightly salted water
- While fettuccine is cooking begin preparing your sauce
- In a large skillet saute mushrooms in half the butter until cooked through
- Add the heavy cream and remainder of butter and bring to a light boil
- Reduce heat and continue to simmer until the pasta is done.
- Drain pasta and add to the cream mixture along with the romano cheese and black pepper.
- Toss pasta in mixture until completely blended and serve immediately with a sprinkle of chopped Italian parsley and crusty bread!
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Brianna says
May 19, 2019 at 11:13 pmMade this recipe tonight and it was delicious, even my picky kids loved it. Super simple too! Excellent excellent!
Jane says
December 4, 2018 at 11:32 pmSilly question but why unsalted butter not only in this recipe but others? Thanks for sharing.
Chef Dennis Littley says
December 5, 2018 at 7:33 amThe reason you see unslated butter in most recipes is so the person preparing the food can control the salt content of the dish. In the case of the fettuccine Alfredo the cheese will add saltiness so I use unsalted butter.
Anosa Malanga says
September 28, 2018 at 5:06 amDrooling over your pictures. Glad I was able to stumble upon your website. Printing your recipe now so I could try it out making over the weekend.
Heather says
September 27, 2018 at 9:27 amThis is a favorite family meal and yours looks delicious! My oldest daughter is nine and asks for fettuccine often. My Italian husband definitely appreciates it when I make it. Trying your recipe this weekend!
KIM CROISANT says
September 26, 2018 at 3:06 pmChef Dennis – you can cook for me anytime!! I love your recipes and your fettuccine alfredo looks easy enough for me to even make. Thank you.
Chubskulit Rose says
September 26, 2018 at 10:50 amThis fettuccine alfredo looks super tasty. My husband would absolutely love this so thank you for sharing the recipe.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
September 26, 2018 at 9:16 amMmm, doesn’t get better than classic fettuccine alfredo. I love mine with chicken though! This looks ah-mazing!
Ricci says
September 26, 2018 at 3:37 amI have a goal to make my own noodles soon and I think this Alfredo sauce will go perfectly with it! It looks so amazing!!!
Terri Steffes says
September 25, 2018 at 10:19 pmThank you for the tips and tutorial on making alfredo sauce. I love it, but never made it well. I am eager to make this for my family and surprise them!
Marysa says
September 25, 2018 at 7:18 pmMy kids totally love alfredo. I’ll have to make this for them! It is a nice filling meal especially before their swim practices.
Pam says
September 25, 2018 at 7:09 pmI love fettuccini alfredo. I definitely agree with you that there’s no need to make it less fattening, just enjoy it in moderation!
Ashley says
September 25, 2018 at 6:19 pmChef your recipes always look amazing. I want to try this one out!
Jenn@Engineermommy says
September 25, 2018 at 2:29 pmThis is one of my favorite meals to order at a restaurant. I should totally make my own version at home one day.
Amber Myers says
September 25, 2018 at 2:07 pmI am drooling. I just LOVE fettuccine alfredo. It’s been ages since I’ve had it. This looks incredible.
SHELLEY KING says
September 25, 2018 at 1:54 pmI LOVE Alfredo! It is my favorite but I am alone in my love for it at my house. This looks like a perfect recipe for girl’s night. We often get together and have dinner and wine. It is fun to cook and laugh in the kitchen with your friends.
Tasheena says
September 25, 2018 at 11:42 amAlfredo is a favorite in my home. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. It looks so savory!
Melanie says
September 25, 2018 at 10:30 amI haven’t made this in a long time. Your photos make it look awesome, and I need to make it again.
GiGi Eats says
September 25, 2018 at 10:02 amTHIS needs saved because this is my husband’s FAVORITE DISH ever!!!
Jeanette says
September 25, 2018 at 10:02 amWe love fettuccine Alfredo! It is an extremely rich dish so we definitely use it more for special occasions and other things. I will have to keep this recipe to use next time we make it.
Candy says
September 25, 2018 at 8:55 amOne of my favorite dishes. Husband not a fan so I don’t make it often. FYI. Your site is really slow at loading and I can never comment from my laptop only my phone.
Joan M. DeTrou says
September 15, 2017 at 10:34 pmMy husband hates mushrooms. any substitute? BTW.
I made your tiramisu tonight> OMG Killer So so good
Chef Dennis Littley says
September 16, 2017 at 2:01 pmhi Joan
I would just leave them out if he doesn’t like mushrooms. It really won’t hurt the dish.
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the tiramisu, it is my favorite!
Anda says
May 10, 2017 at 1:15 pmI love Fettucine Alfredo. It’s one of my favorite dishes and indeed is special for any occasion.
Chef Dennis Littley says
May 11, 2017 at 4:21 pmIt is a very special dish! Thanks Anda!
Maureen says
April 3, 2015 at 1:44 amYes. This is definitely save for special occasions but it sure looks amazing. And you’re definitely right with the Greek Yogurt. This is certainly delicious.
Chef Dennis Littley says
April 3, 2015 at 8:36 amGotta love Fettuccine Alfredo Maureen and there are lots of tricks to make it lighter and healthier!
Heather says
October 12, 2014 at 8:45 pmGood evening Mr. Dennis, what a pleasure it is to meet your acquaintance. I have to say after reading this blog I could feel my hips widen at the thought of the indulgent recipe, and have decided as such that I don’t care. I have decided to enjoy life in it’s great balance and if that mean my hips widen, on occasion, with indulgent recipes such as this then so be it. I look forward to your next indulgence as well as the balance of such recipes. Have a splendid day and God Bless!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts says
October 12, 2014 at 12:57 pmYep. You’re correct. I don’t prepare alfredo very often because of the calories I consume with it but it certainly is delicious.
Chef Dennis Littley says
October 14, 2014 at 7:55 amThanks for stopping by DB!
Larry says
October 12, 2014 at 6:25 amLooks delicious Dennis and I love alfredo, but definitely save it for special occasions.
Chef Dennis Littley says
October 14, 2014 at 7:42 amThanks Larry! I honestly don’t think we have it more than twice a year, but when we do its a wonderful experience!