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Step 1
Assemble all the proper ingredients, utensils and cookware before you start making your pasta and sauce. Alfredo sauce is a simple recipe, consisting of butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, but the type of cookware you use can make a difference in the outcome.
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Step 2
Acquire solid cookware with a heavy bottom, which allows for good heat conduction and even cooking. Your sauce will be less likely to burn, and a good quality pan is less likely to warp over a high heat.
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Step 3
Get for a 12-inch skillet that's about 3 inches deep. You need the larger sized pan so you'll have room to toss the cooked pasta with the finished sauce. A nonstick surface offers easier cleanup, but isn't a good choice when cooking with high heat.
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Step 4
Heat your water in a large pot that has enough room for the pasta to move around freely while its cooking. One pound of pasta requires 4 quarts of water to cook properly, so a 6-quart pot is a good size to shop for.
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Step 5
Purchase a few utensils such as a pasta grabber fork, a whisk, a good chef's knife and a clean cutting board. If you plan to drain your pasta, you may want to have a colander sitting in the sink. You should also have a couple of insulated potholders on hand, some measuring utensils and most importantly your favorite Alfredo sauce recipe.
