# Fettuccine alfredo (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Fettucine Alfredo Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.50 per serving, ~$13.49 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.50* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 to 3 teaspoons salt
- to fill pot water _(amount estimated)_
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (113g) Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves garlic
- 1 (16-ounce) package (454g) fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- more butter unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240mL) heavy whipping cream
- shredded Parmesan cheese Parmesan cheese
- at least a quarter cup pasta water

## Steps

1. [0:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM&t=7s) Add salt to a large pot.
2. [0:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM&t=13s) Fill the pot with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. [0:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM&t=27s) Measure one cup of heavy whipping cream.
4. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM&t=30s) Grate one cup of Parmesan cheese.
5. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM&t=132s) Prepare three garlic cloves using a garlic press.
6. [2:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM&t=155s) Add one pound of fettuccine pasta to the boiling water.
7. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QseL6X6FjvM&t=213s) Add butter to a large pan over medium heat and let it melt.
8. Add the prepared garlic to the melted butter and stir.
9. Pour one cup of heavy cream into the pan and stir.
10. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce and stir.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan
- grater
- garlic press
- tongs
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking time for pasta
- Exact boiling duration for cream sauce

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