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One Pot Alfredo Pasta

One Pot Alfredo Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz fettuccine, broken in half
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup frozen peas (optional)

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the broth, milk, cream, pasta, a pinch of salt, and several grinds of pepper. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  3. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan and peas until the cheese melts and the peas are bright green.
  5. Toss to coat, then serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper.

Notes

Break the fettuccine in half before adding it so everything fits in one layer; no need to be precise. For a thicker sauce, let the pasta sit off heat for a minute after adding the cheese—it will set up a little as it cools. Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in the fridge; reheat with a splash of milk.