Craving a creamy and indulgent pasta dish? Look no further than this pappardelle Alfredo recipe, a classic Italian favorite that never fails to impress. Made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, the sauce is luxuriously smooth and bursting with flavor. Here’s how you can make it.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of pappardelle pasta
- 1/2 cup of (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pappardelle pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in some of the reserved pasta cooking water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pappardelle pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the sauce. Serve your food hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy this indulgent and satisfying pasta dish, and savor every creamy bite of this classic Alfredo!
