One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

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.

What is Fettuccine Alfredo?

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.

Our version today is not a traditional fettuccine alfredo, but a version that is a bit more forgiving and easier in achieving a smooth and creamy sauce.

How to Make One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

Process

1. Add all of the ingredients, except Parmesan, into a large pot.

2. 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.
3. Stir in the Parmesan until the sauce is thick and creamy.

4. 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.

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.

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