Cooking for One

Fettuccine Alfredo for One

Fettuccine alfredo for one with a rich cream, butter, and Parmesan sauce, made in a small saucepan in about 25 minutes. No jarred sauce needed.

Fettuccine Alfredo for One

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A creamy Alfredo sauce made from cream, butter, lemon juice, and Parmesan, tossed with one portion of fettuccine.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories906

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces dry fettuccine (approximately 1 cup cooked)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra to finish

Equipment

  • stockpot
  • saucepan
  • measuring cups

Directions
 

  1. Boil the fettuccine for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Save about 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, then drain.
  2. In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, lemon juice, and butter. When the butter melts, lower the heat and stir for about 3 minutes, until the cream thickens slightly.
  3. Add the Parmesan a little at a time. Simmer and stir for 5 to 10 minutes, until smooth and reduced by about a third.
  4. Toss the pasta in the sauce for about 30 seconds and serve right away with extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 237g | Calories: 906kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Trans Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 5.1g | Vitamin A: 2542IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 478mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); dry fettuccine counted as dry pasta. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.