Fettuccine With Cream, Basil & Romano

This quick and elegant pasta dish balances the richness of heavy cream and sharp Romano cheese with the smoky crunch of bacon. Fresh basil adds a bright, herbal note that cuts through the heaviness, while green onions provide a mild oniony bite. It is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual date night at home. The sauce comes together in minutes, coating the fettuccine in a velvety layer of flavor. Simple ingredients create a sophisticated result that feels indulgent yet approachable.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 687.6

Description

This quick and elegant pasta dish balances the richness of heavy cream and sharp Romano cheese with the smoky crunch of bacon. Fresh basil adds a bright, herbal note that cuts through the heaviness, while green onions provide a mild oniony bite. It is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual date night at home. The sauce comes together in minutes, coating the fettuccine in a velvety layer of flavor. Simple ingredients create a sophisticated result that feels indulgent yet approachable.

Ingredients

4 ea Bacon slices; chopped thick
4 ea Green onions; chopped
1/2 cup Whipping cream
1/2 cup Parmesan; freshly grated
1/2 cup Romano; freshly grated
1/3 cup Basil; chopped fresh
1/2 pound Fettuccine
1 Salt and freshly ground pepp

Directions

1
Cook bacon in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown and crisp.
2
Add green onions and stir until softened, about 1 minute.
3
Pour in whipping cream and simmer until beginning to thicken, about 1 minute.
4
Mix in 1/2 cup Romano cheese and chopped fresh basil.
5
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally.
6
Drain pasta well and return it to the hot pot.
7
Add the cream sauce to the pasta and stir to coat evenly.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve immediately, passing additional freshly grated cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 687.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53.0g82%
Saturated Fat 20.6g103%
Cholesterol 79.0mg27%
Sodium 99224.5mg4135%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 5.5g
Protein 39.4g79%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

When I made this, I used 1 cup whipping cream, 1/2 cup each Parmesan and Romano, 1 tbsp dried basil, and substituted 4 or 5 thin slices of Prosciutto for the bacon, frying slightly in butter.

I used about 6 ounces of "Pesto Linguini", which is a thinner pasta containing basil.

We like LOTS of sauce!

Keywords: fettuccine, cream sauce, basil, romano cheese, bacon, green onions, italian pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, creamy pasta, easy recipe, weeknight meal, pasta dish, cheese sauce, homemade pasta

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/fettuccine-with-cream-basil-romano-2/