Creamy Gluten-Free Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This creamy Gluten Free Alfredo recipe offers a deliciously rich and smooth sauce that perfectly coats gluten free fettuccine pasta. Made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, half and half, and fresh parmesan cheese, this recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for those avoiding gluten without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces gluten free fettuccine
Sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 1 ½ cups fresh grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Garnish
- Parsley to serve
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gluten free fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Half and Half: Slowly pour in the half and half while stirring gently. Heat the mixture until it is warm but do not bring it to a boil.
- Incorporate Parmesan Cheese: Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season Sauce: Add parsley and salt to the sauce. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked gluten free fettuccine to the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the creamiest sauce and best flavor.
- Be careful not to boil the sauce after adding cheese to prevent curdling.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more half and half if needed.
- For a richer sauce, substitute some or all of the half and half with heavy cream.
- Gluten free pasta cook times may vary, so check the package instructions.
