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One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo For Two

Published: Mar 29, 2016 · Modified: May 29, 2020 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Enjoy this easy-to-make One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo For Two recipe using fresh ingredients like butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and garden fresh parsley. This indulgent creamy pasta is made in just 20 minutes time making it perfect for a main dish or side dish for dinner.

Photo of a pot Fettuccine Alfredo in the background with a plate of fettuccine noodles in the foreground.

I might have a family of four, but every now and then I will whip up a special lunch or date night dinner (when the kids go to bed) for just us two. If we are craving a rich decadent pasta from our favorite restaurant I’ll make this One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo For Two.

It’s perfect because it only takes 20 minutes from start to finish! The secret ingredients to my fettuccine Alfredo pasta are heavy cream and lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese! Just a few simple ingredients can transform plain pasta to a rich and creamy sensation.

Top view of a big pot of Fettuccine Alfredo topped with fresh parsley and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • Fettuccine Noodles – homemade pasta is best, but you can find high-end fettuccine noddles at the grocery store that are freshly made in Italy and imported over.
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Garlic in Water – You can use fresh garlic for this recipe if you do not have this on hand. I always make this recipe with Spice World Brand minced garlic in water. It’s found in a jar or plastic squeeze bottle in the produce section at your local grocery store.
  • Heavy Cream
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Directions

Don’t be intimidated. Making Alfredo pasta sauce is actually really easy! First of course you want to cook the fettuccine noodles.

Once the pasta is done drain the pot of noodles in a colander. Set the noodles to the side.

In a saucepan, add the unsalted butter and garlic on low heat. Mix with a silicone spatula then add in the heavy cream. Add in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to mix until the cheese has melted into the cream mixture. Add the sauce to the noodles and toss. Cover the noodles and let rest for 5 minutes.

Before serving, mix in the freshly-minced parsley and season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Divide between two plates. Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta on a purple plate garnished with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and fresh parsley.

What goes with Alfredo Pasta?

You can add a wide variety of ingredients to alfredo pasta!

  • Chicken (specifically my favorite Instant Pot Chicken Marsala recipe)
  • Bacon
  • Prosciutto
  • Green Peas
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Fresh Basil
  • Roasted Garlic Cloves

Italian Side Dishes

Here are a few of my favorite Italian side dishes I like to make with this fettuccine Alfredo!

  • Italian Bread
  • Oven-Roasted Asparagus
  • Tomato and Onion Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Avocado, Bacon & Mango Salad
  • Tomato Mozzarella Skewers

You can easily double this recipe for your family of four. I like to make this as a treat when my family comes over for Sunday dinner. Even my mom was shocked by how easy this is to make. The pasta is cooked and alfredo sauce is made in one pot, so you have very little to clean up after dinner (or lunch is over).

One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo For Two

One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo For Two

The secret ingredients are heavy cream and lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese! And it’s made in one pot so you have very little to clean up after dinner (or lunch is over).
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 789kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Stock Pot
  • Tongs
  • Cheese Grater

Ingredients

  • ½ pound fettuccine noodles
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic in water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add in 1 tablespoon of salt. Once the water is boiling add in the fettuccine noodles. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes until the noodles are al dente. *You will need to stir on occasion to prevent the noodles from sticking.
  • Drain the pot of noodles in a colander. Set the noodles to the side. In a saucepan, add the unsalted butter and garlic on low heat. Mix with a silicone spatula then add in the heavy cream. Add in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to mix until the cheese has melted into the cream mixture. Add the sauce to the noodles and toss. Cover the noodles and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Before serving, mix in the freshly-minced parsley and season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Divide between two plates. Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Note: You can use fresh garlic for this recipe. I always make this recipe with Spice World Brand minced garlic in water. It’s found in a jar or plastic squeeze bottle in the produce section at your local grocery store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1c | Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1434IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 2mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 10 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. Jennifer M.

    December 20, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was perfect. I did add more garlic but I do that to 100% of recipes that call for garlic, so that’s me. I added 2 tbsp of garlic paste. It was wonderful. The cheese melted and the sauce became creamy and coated the back of a spoon. The pasta I cooked al dente per the package directions and just mixed in. I can’t believe how easy fettucine alfredo is, it’s one of my favorite dishes, I’m an avid cook and I’ve never made it before. I will be making it again. This was the perfect amount for 2 hearty servings. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 25, 2020 at 11:16 pm

      Jennifer, this is great to read. It’s one of our favorites too.

  2. Barbara

    March 28, 2020 at 10:40 am

    Katie,
    The alfredo looks so delicious!!! Bookmarked the recipe and printed it out already! Plus, I forwarded it to my husband!

    Reply
    • Katie

      March 31, 2020 at 10:27 am

      Hi Barbara! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! It’s such a delicious recipe!

  3. valerie blackburn

    February 02, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Is this image available for social media use? Having trouble finding a royalty free image.

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 07, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Hi Valerie–no it is not; however, if your interested in purchasing it you can email me at katiescucina@gmail.com and we can discuss a price. Thanks.

  4. AngelaM

    April 14, 2016 at 12:11 am

    This fettuccine looks sooo easy to make, life saver for those crazy busy days when I don’t know what to cook for dinner.

    Reply
  5. Jen Rothermel

    April 13, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I would love to make the Mahi Mahi fish tacos. My lo loves her taco fish!

    Reply
  6. Christie L

    April 13, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Definitely the fettuccine!

    Reply
  7. Megan

    April 13, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    That hazelnut mochacinno looks pretty good!

    Reply
  8. Jamie

    April 13, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    Ohhh love me some fettuccine alfredo and new pans would be awesome!! 

    Reply
  9. Heather

    April 10, 2016 at 10:57 am

    The cinnamon cardamom cappuccino, perhaps iced… Cheers, and thanks!

    Reply
  10. Amy Z.

    April 05, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    I’d love to try the Salmon with Asparagus and Blood Oranges recipe!

    Reply
  11. Samantha

    April 02, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    I’d make the Cajun Shrimp & Andouille Skillet Dinner as my first dish….then the next day I’d follow it up with the Alfredo, I love the creaminess of Alfredo sauce on pasta. Just Yum!

    Reply
  12. Cheryl Larimer

    April 02, 2016 at 8:10 am

    The Tomato Bacon Capellini looks delicious and an easy spring recipe.

    Reply
  13. Taylor Closet

    March 31, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    I’m trying the Fettuccine Alfredo tonight, just printed it out…LOOKS YUMMY!!!!

    Reply
  14. Noreen

    March 30, 2016 at 10:03 am

    I want to try the one-pot Fettuccine Alfredo recipe here, but the Lamb Bolognese recipe caught my eye on Circulon’s site. Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Tina W

    March 29, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    The Beef and Chorizo Empanadas look yummy.

    Reply

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