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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 1 hour
This classic and creamy fettuccine alfredo is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Fresher and better tasting than canned sauce, you can make this for the whole family while keeping things cheap and simple. This recipe costs about $2.40 per serving and $9.50 for the whole recipe.
Servings 4
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings4

Ingredients

  • .5 cup Butter
  • .5 Onion
  • 6 clove Garlic
  • .25 cup Flour
  • 2 cup Milk
  • 2 cup Cream
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
  • 1 lb Fettuccine Noodles
Optional Add Ins
  • 2 cups Broccoli Cooked
  • 2 Chicken Breast Grilled

Method

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onion into small dice. Mince the garlic. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Cook the chicken or broccoli as desired if using.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a large saucepan, heat the butter until melted and bubbly over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook while stirring until the onions are soft. Add the flour and cook and stir for 45-60 seconds until the flour and butter have completely mixed together and are bubbly. Add in the milk slowly while stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps. Add the cream, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Remove the sauce from the heat and add the parmesan plus salt and pepper to taste. The sauce should be thick, creamy, and have flavors of garlic and parmesan cheese.
  3. Serve: To serve, mix a portion of noodles, sauce, and if using broccoli/chicken breast together. Top with additional parmesan and Italian season as desired. This pasta is delicious with some breadsticks or garlic toast.
  4. Meal Prep Tip: This dish can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days and can also be frozen. To store in the fridge, store the sauce and noodles separately and mix together just before heating. To freeze, store the sauce in a large freezer bag and, if using, store the chicken/broccoli in another freezer bag. Remove the sauce and broccoli/chicken from the freezer and let thaw for 1 hour. Then reheat in the microwave or over the stove and cook the noodles according to the package directions.