Dinner for 3
Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo
$9.14for 425 minServes 3
Fettuccine cooks in a creamy brown butter sauce with garlic, shallot, herbs, wine, and Parmesan cheese.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $0.88Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.33Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $2.06Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.86 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.29 per serving$9.14 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup shallot
- 1/2 tbsp thyme leaves
- 1/2 tbsp rosemary leaves
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp pasta cooking water
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red chilli flakes (optional)
- parsley and extra grated parmesan (optional)
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, and reserve 2 tablespoons cooking water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
- Add the garlic, shallot, thyme, rosemary, and chili flakes, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the wine and cook for 2 minutes, scraping the skillet.
- Stir in the cream and reserved pasta water, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss in the drained pasta and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
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