Crème Fraîche Alfredo
A chic, tangy twist on classic Alfredo featuring crème fraîche for a simplified, refined sauce. Impress guests with this comforting yet sophisticated dish.
Ingredients
Main
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add crème fraîche and Parmesan to skillet. Stir until smooth. Add black pepper and nutmeg. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Toss fettuccine with the sauce in the skillet. Heat through.
- Serve with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. Substitute crème fraîche with full-fat sour cream if needed.