Description
Creamy Oven Baked Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich flavors and creamy textures in a delightful pasta dish. This indulgent recipe features tender fettuccine noodles enveloped in a velvety garlic and Parmesan sauce, all baked to perfection. With minimal effort, you can create a dish that feels gourmet yet is simple enough for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and minced garlic, stirring until heated through.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine with the cheese sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 95mg