Homemade Alfredo Pasta

Cookinero 17 Mar 2025

Homemade Alfredo pasta is an Italian dish. There are thousands of ways to cook pasta. But Alfredo is a real masterpiece. Tender chicken fillet in a creamy sauce with the piquant taste of parmesan and the aroma of Italian spices. Choose fresh chicken meat, heavy cream, and aromatic parmesan to prepare the dish. You can cook the noodles yourself, but to make the preparation quicker, use a ready-made product.

How to cook Homemade Alfredo Pasta

Step 1

Homemade Alfredo Pasta

Prepare the meat. Dice the chicken breast, add Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Fry the chicken in butter until golden brown and place on a plate.

Step 2

Homemade Alfredo Pasta

Prepare the sauce. Pour the cream into the same pan you fried the meat in. Bring to a boil. Grate the Parmesan on a coarse grater. Add the Parmesan and cream cheese to the boiling cream. Add the nutmeg. Cook until the cheese melts. The sauce should thicken slightly.

Step 3

Homemade Alfredo Pasta

Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 7-10 minutes and drain the water from the finished pasta. Put the pasta in the sauce. Add the fried chicken. Stir, warm it up a little and serve.

Homemade Alfredo Pasta - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes! You can use half-and-half or whole milk mixed with a bit of flour to thicken the sauce. Keep in mind the sauce may be slightly less rich.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk to refresh the sauce.
Try mushrooms, sautéed spinach, or roasted cauliflower for a hearty vegetarian twist. You can also add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Use gluten-free pasta and ensure your cream cheese and Parmesan are gluten-free. Cornstarch can help thicken the sauce if needed.
Yes, but the sauce may separate slightly upon thawing. Freeze in portions, then reheat slowly on the stove, stirring in a little cream to restore consistency.
If the sauce thickens too much, thin it with a small amount of pasta water or warm milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better, but pre-grated works in a pinch. Avoid powdered Parmesan, as it doesn’t blend smoothly into the sauce.
A crisp green salad, garlic bread, or steamed broccoli complement the richness of Alfredo pasta perfectly.

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