One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta (a.k.a. the Lazy Cook's Fettuccine Alfredo) Recipe on Food52 (2024)

I went from a complete skeptic to a real believer. This was so easy and tasted great. My focus this year is to use up what I have, so I made some tweaks. I used some aged cheddar so more of a mac & cheese vibe vs Alfredo. I think it was less than 30 minutes from start to finish, including gathering and prepping. I used angel hair that shortened the cooking time. I later noticed an author's note to cook it uncovered. I covered it and it turned out fine. This is a real keeper.

Added lots of black pepper and served broccolini on the side. I might add some cooked chicken breast or sauteed prawns next time. So nice it is not too calorie heavy but so tasty and easy. Thank you.

Debbi October 27, 2019

I’ve been looking for an Alfredo sauce recipe for my daughter, a novice cook, and this is perfect. Not only is it very simple to make and no fail, it only uses ingredients we always have on hand and is completed in one pan! Genius!

This was a really great recipe! I served leftover chicken tenders with it and also added a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water. Thanks for posting it!

I just made this for dinner. I love it!

Easy and delicious. Turned out exactly as described. Would be nice with shrimp.

Emma July 29, 2018

I doubled the noodles and liquids--we like leftovers--and there was so much liquid I worried! But it worked. I may reduce it a quarter cup next time. Only change was to break the fettucine in half. Because the liquid is not boiling it is harder to submerge the long strands.

Easy, quick, and delicious crowd pleaser. Added 4 slices of thick cut bacon for some extra meaty, fatty goodness. Two thumbs up.

Love this recipe, thanks so much. Very unique! My hubbie cracked two large crabs, and when the pasta was done, I added the crab and asiago cheese. This way the crab heated up a little, and it blended well! A winner!!!

Weeknight life saver. Will add bacon next time.

I hate twirling pasta. Would this work with rotini or penne? I only ask because it specifies long pasta in the ingredients list.

Made this tonight and it turned out perfectly - it was quick, easy and super tasty.

I've made this with added shrimp, tuna, and chicken. (Not at the same time! 😃)

This was very easy and turned out perfectly! I doubled the noodles and liquid and it was fantastic. I also added green onions and bacon for sort of a carbonara-esque touch. I was so pleased with the texture of the pasta, which I have never made this way. Leftovers tasted even better the next day, as most pasta dishes do in my opinion. All in all a great recipe that can be customized easily.

Agree that this isn't four servings, unless as a side. 8 ounces of pasta = 226 grams. A serving of pasta is 85 grams, therefore this is a little more than 2.5 servings (or, in terms of portion sizes most people actually eat for pasta as a main course, it is really about 2 servings!) :-)
But either way it's very yummy. Great technique!

Made this tonight for a quick addition to a rottiserie chicken. So good and easy.

Definitely easy and lazy but very very delicious. Suggestion: If using regular chicken broth with regular butter and parmesan, these ingredients have enough salt where no additional salt is needed.

So good and so easy. Added roast chicken and broccoli for more protein and veg. Perfect.

D. M. December 11, 2016

Covered or uncovered ???

This is a definite winner. Tasty, fast to cook, and super easy cleanup. This is going into my regular recipe rotation!