One Pot Alfredo

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8 ingredients + 30 minutes = a quick and easy one pot alfredo that your family will love! And ONLY ONE POT TO WASH!

In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve got a real thing for pasta. And sauce. And cheese. Add wine in there and those are basically the four main food groups, right? Right!

First of all, don’t let the chipotle scare you away! Our family LOVES things spicy (within reason) so we like to add it, but you can totally skip it if your family’s not feeling it.

How to make one pot alfredo:

You’ll start by sauteing onion and garlic in a little olive oil.

Then you”ll add the uncooked fettuccine, veggie stock and half and half.

Add as much or as little chipotle as you like and stir to combine.

Then simmer for 14-16 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.

Add Parmesan cheese and toss the pasta until the cheese has melted into the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Garnish with Parmesan, fresh chopped parsley and sliced tomatoes.

Do I need to boil the noodles separately?

Nope! This dinner cooks all in one pot, noodles and all! Which means you won’t have to bring water to a boil, boil the noodles or strain the noodles.

This means time saved for you AND less dirty dishes!

Can I use another kind of pasta in place of the fettuccine?

Yes! Just make sure your noodle can stand up to the thick, creamy alfredo sauce.

Good substitutes for fettuccine noodles are:

• rotini
• shells
• spaghetti
• ziti
• rigatoni
• tortellini
• ravioli

Tips for making the best One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo:

• Shred your Parmesan and chop fresh garlic. Always. And especially in this recipe, where the ingredient list is short. You want the best and most flavorful ingredients and freshly shredded Parmesan and freshly chopped garlic are going make this dish sing!
• Adjust (or omit) the chipotle based to your family’s tastes. If your family isn’t into spicy foods, feel free to omit the chipotle and the recipe will taste just as great. We like a little kick over at our house, so we love a hearty teaspoon or more of the chipotle in our pasta.
• The sauce should be smooth, creamy and dreamy. The best part of one pot pasta is that it makes the creamiest sauce ever. As your getting to the end of your cooking time, feel free to adjust the cooking liquid based on your saucy preferences. An extra splash of half and half will give you a thinner sauce, while a little more Parmesan will make it thicker.
• The sauce will thicken as it cools. Keep in mind that this sauce is going to get a bit thicker as it cools. If you’re planning to reheat this dish, I recommend adding a splash of half and half or milk and heating it in a pot over medium heat until it’s warmed through and the sauce has a creamy consistency again.

Other one pot pasta recipes you’ll love:

• Sausage, Spinach & Sun Dried Tomato Rigatoni
• Mediterranean One Pot Pasta
• Smoked Gouda Cavatappi
• One Pot Mac and Cheese
• One Pot Lemon & Garlic Pasta

One Pot Chipotle Fettuccine Alfredo

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• Author: Midwest Foodie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Cooking
• Cuisine: American

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Description

This rich, creamy, one pot alfredo is simple enough for a busy weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 oz. uncooked fettuccine noodles
• 32 oz. vegetable stock
• 2 cups half and half
• 1–2 teaspoons chipotle powder
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan
• Kosher salt
• fresh cracked pepper

Garnish:

• fresh chopped parsley
• shredded Parmesan cheese
• sliced cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently for 4 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
4. Add pasta, vegetable stock, half and half, and chipotle to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Turn heat up and bring it a boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium or medium low and simmer for 14-16 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
7. Cook until pasta is al dente, then remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.
8. Garnish with parsley, Parmesan and tomato and enjoy!

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Notes

Shred your Parmesan and chop fresh garlic. Always. But especially in this recipe where the ingredient list is short. You want the best and most flavorful ingredients and freshly shredded Parmesan and freshly chopped garlic are going make this dish sing!

Adjust (or omit) the chipotle based to your family’s tastes. If your family isn’t into spicy foods, feel free to omit the chipotle and the recipe will taste just as great. We like a little kick over at our house, so we love a hearty teaspoon or more of the chipotle in our pasta.

The sauce should be smooth, creamy and dreamy. The best part of one pot pasta is that it makes the creamiest sauce ever. As your getting to the end of your cooking time, feel free to adjust the cooking liquid based on your saucy preferences. An extra splash of half and half will give you a thinner sauce, while a little more Parmesan will make it thicker.

The sauce will thicken as it cools. Keep in mind that this sauce is going to get a bit thicker as it cools. If you’re planning to reheat this dish, I recommend adding a splash of half and half or milk and heating it in a pot over medium heat until it’s warmed through and the sauce has a creamy consistency again.

Keywords: fettuccine alfredo, chipotle alfredo, garlic Parmesan pasta, cream sauce, garlic cream sauce, Parmesan cream sauce

This post was originally published in June 2017. It was updated in February 2019 to include process shots and tips for making the best one pot alfredo.