There are only a few dishes I would consider as comforting and simple as Fettuccine Alfredo and this One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe takes the simplicity factor to the next level. I love this recipe so much. It’s the perfect one pot pasta recipe for a weeknight meal thats easy to throw together after a very long day and with only a handful of basic ingredients.
I also love this recipe because it’s a little lighter than the standard version because of the mixture of milk and chicken stock used for the sauce, replacing heavy cream. Although any dry fettuccine will work, I love using this brand! It’s a little more expensive than other brands, but the texture is almost like fresh pasta when cooked.
How to Make Our One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
The beauty of Fettuccine Alfredo is the simplicity of the ingredients. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this indulgent recipe.
Process
- Add all of the ingredients, except Parmesan, into a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is al dente. Remove the pot from the heat and add Parmesan.
- Stir in the Parmesan until the sauce is thick and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed, top with more Parmesan and serve.
Tips and Tricks for one pot Fettuccine Alfredo success!
- Using unsalted chicken stock (or broth) will allow you to control the amount of salt in the dish, ensuring that the final product won’t be too salty.
- Using full or partial fat milk will help to ensure a creamy and thick sauce, while still being a little healthier then heavy cream.
- It’s important to frequently stir the dish throughout the simmering process so that the pasta cooks evenly and doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot or to itself.
FAQs
Fettuccine Alfredo is a simple Italian pasta dish that consists of (ideally fresh) fettuccine noodles tossed with butter and parmesan cheese. When the cheese and butter melt together, it makes a delicious and creamy Alfredo sauce.
Many people outside of Italy are surprised to learn that ‘alfredo sauce’ doesn’t actually exist in Italy. Although there are many cheese and butter sauces, the term Alfredo sauce only came about when a restaurant owner in Rome, Alfredo di Lelio, who was popular with American tourists decided to name his butter, cheese and linguine dish after himself.
Variations
- Broccoli: Stir frozen broccoli (no need to thaw!) into the mixture about 5 minutes before adding Parmesan to sauce.
- Chicken: Begin by adding 2 tablespoons oil to the pot. Season 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear on each side for about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and allow chicken to rest. Cook one pot Fettuccine Alfredo in same pot as directed. Once Parmesan has been added, chop chicken into bite sized pieces and toss into pasta.
- Peas: About 3 minutes before Parmesan is added to sauce, stir in 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw!).
- Shrimp: Begin by adding 2 tablespoons oil to the pot. Season 12 large shrimp (already peeled and deveined) with salt and pepper and sear on each side for about 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water or stock and cover to steam, about 1 minute. Remove shrimp from pot and set aside. Cook one pot Fettuccine Alfredo in same pot as directed. Once Parmesan has been added, toss shrimp into pasta.
More Delicious Pasta Recipes You Will Love
One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 8 oz dried Fettuccine
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all ingredients, except Parmesan, into a Dutch oven or large skillet.
- Place pot over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Should take about 4 to 5 minutes to reach a boil.
- Once liquid is boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until sauce is thick and creamy. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
- Top pasta with more Parmesan and serve.
NOTES
- Using unsalted chicken stock (or broth) will allow you to control the amount of salt in the dish, ensuring that the final product won’t be too salty.
- Using full or partial fat milk will help to ensure a creamy and thick sauce, while still being a little healthier then heavy cream.
- It’s important to frequently stir the dish throughout the simmering process so that the pasta cooks evenly and doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot or to itself.
Did you make this recipe? We want to see!
tag @SpoonForkBacon and #SpoonForkBacon on Instagram
So easy and tasty! This is my new go-to alfredo recipe.
This was easy, and so, so good. My family said it was hands down the best fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever made. I did add an extra cup of milk towards the end as it seemed to be getting too thick. I added a pound of cooked chicken and a bag of frozen broccoli 5 minutes before it was done. Delish!
Hello- what changes do I need to make to this recipe if using homemade fresh pasta?
I’ve made alfredo sauces by making a béchamel, a roux, and countless other complex and messy methods! This was not only extremely easy and fast, but it was more delicious than the fancier methods. Can’t thank you enough!
Oh and 5 stars so the search engines know this is the best one!
This has been our family’s go-to pasta recipe since we first tried it. We normally have to double up the recipe especially if we’re with loved ones who want to try it as well. So simple and SO good!!!!
This is AMAZING!!! I saw the recipe on Instagram and I love Fettuccine Alfredo. It looked so easy so I thought I’d try it. I used 1 cup of milk and 1 cup heavy cream, otherwise followed it exactly. It was so delicious and so easy to make! Thank you for this recipe!! I’ll make it again and again!
The recipe is unclear in step 2. Will it take 4-5 minutes to reach a boil or once boiling, I let it boil for 4-5 minutes ?
The water should take about 4 to 5 minutes to reach a boil and once it begins to boil, reduce the heat so the liquid is simmering.
I made this tonight, and it was so delicious and so easy! I will definitely be making it regularly!
I will try tonight for dinner :) Just curious if i could use rigatoni, farfalle or the spiral pasta instead?
Yes absolutely! Any pasta will work, the cooking times will vary slightly – but not by much!
Delicious dinner that even I was able to make. My daughter asks for this dinner. Thank you.
Made this over the weekend. My husband and I both agree—delicious!
This was perfect and so freaking easy! I now have a quick, delicious, short ingredient list, impressive go-to!
So glad you enjoyed this one!!
I made this today and bought the noodles you suggested. Delicious tasting but my noodles were not cooked enough. Next time I would cook the noodles first then add to the sauce. The noodles soaked up the sauce and it kind of dry. I may use angel hair pasta too. And oh yea I threw in peas. Great taste fir me just the wrong pasta
Hey Linda, thanks for the feedback. If you notice your pasta is still a little undercooked, you can always stir in a little more stock and milk which will remedy that issue!
Do you think would work with gluten free Jovial noodles? Or would you cook them in a separate pot?
I have not tried it with this brand, but I actually think it will work just fine!
Oh ma gosh!!! This is all I need. Well plus wine. Kids ate it. This will make everything better…even today
So glad to hear that! :)
I really love this recipe. Very family friendly & easy to whip up. Tried it for the first time tonight as a double batch (made it before with different types of pasta with great luck). I ended up cooking it a bit longer but besides that, all turned out yummy!
so glad to hear you enjoy this recipe!
I made this, this week. This was the first recipe I made from your site. IT WAS AMAZING! I couldn’t believe how simple it was to cook. I felt like I knew what I was doing, which was a total confidence booster! Thank you for this recipe! I am looking forward to cooking more recipes from your site!
Thank you so much Lisa!!!!! You just made our day! :)
This is the easiest fettuccine recipe. I love it.
So creamy yet not greasy! 5 stars for this recipe!
Thank you! :)
I love this recipe, I make it all the time. I love adding leftover chicken when I have it
Wow, never knew you could make fettuccine Alfredo in one pot! This was so simple and my whole family devoured it!
I made this last night (with cream because I had it) and was surprised how perfectly it turned out! We like our noodles al dente and I was skeptical that they would be the right texture when cooked so long, but they were perfect. We had ours with chicken and broccoli, making it a nice, rounded meal in one dish.
I forgot to rate it! Easy and delicious, so it gets 5 stars.
I tried this out. It came very deliciously. Thank you for the recipe process.
Made this last night – love it.
I love the serving slider on the recipe!