Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
2
servings
1 lb

pasta

uncooked

0.25 cup

butter

unsalted

2 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

2 tbsp

parsley

minced

1 dsh

salt

kosher

1 dsh

pepper

freshly ground

0.5 cup

half and half

chilled

0.25 cup

Parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~2 min

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Step 2
~2 min

Drain the pasta well, without rinsing.

Step 3
~2 min

In a medium-size skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 4
~2 min

Sauté chopped garlic in butter until fragrant.

Step 5
~2 min

Add minced parsley, salt, and pepper to the skillet.

Step 6
~2 min

Pour in half and half and add Parmesan cheese.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir the sauce over heat until it's warm and slightly thickened, avoid boiling.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the cooked pasta in a heated serving bowl.

Step 9
~2 min

Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.

Step 10
~2 min

Serve immediately and sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra flavor.

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best taste.

Serve immediately to prevent the sauce from separating.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead and reheated, but pasta is best fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Steamed Broccoli
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Alfredo sauce is a popular Italian-American dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family Dinners
Casual Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

More Italian-American Dinner Recipes

Discover more delicious Italian-American Dinner recipes to expand your culinary repertoire

Italian-American
Medium
B+

Chicken Marsala

4.5
(1679 reviews)

A classic Italian-American dish featuring pan-fried chicken cutlets in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms.

30 min
350 cal
Gluten-containing
Dairy-containing
75%
70
Italian-American
Medium
A

Chicken Parmesan

4.1
(1159 reviews)

Classic Italian-American comfort food featuring breaded chicken breasts baked with tomato sauce and melted cheese, served over spaghetti.

45 min
600 cal
Gluten-containing
Dairy-containing
80%
75
Italian-American
Medium
A+

Chicken Parmigiana

4.4
(561 reviews)

Classic Chicken Parmesan recipe with a crispy chicken base, flavorful spaghetti sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

45 min
600 cal
Gluten-adaptable
70%
75
Italian-American
Easy
C+

Easy Chicken Parmesan

4.2
(1151 reviews)

A simple and delicious chicken parmesan recipe perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

30 min
450 cal
High Protein
75%
70
Italian-American
Medium
A-

Spaghetti Sauce

4.2
(1697 reviews)

A homemade spaghetti sauce recipe, perfect for canning or immediate use. Simmered for 3 hours for rich flavor.

180 min
200 cal
Vegan
Vegetarian
75%
70
Italian-American
Medium
A

Pollo al Marsala

4.4
(1367 reviews)

A classic Italian-American dish featuring chicken breasts in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and shallots.

30 min
350 cal
Gluten-containing
70%
75
Italian-American
Medium
A+

Lobster With Creamy Garlic Linguine

4.3
(1530 reviews)

A decadent dish featuring succulent lobster in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, served over linguine with fresh pea pods.

45 min
650 cal
Pescatarian
60%
75
Italian-American
Medium
A-

Spaghetti Meat Sauce

4.1
(1765 reviews)

A classic and hearty spaghetti meat sauce, simmered for hours to develop a rich and complex flavor.

250 min
450 cal
75%
70