Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine, Cream, Butter, Romano Cheese, Roasted Garlic
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Fettuccine
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the fettuccine in a colander and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Be careful not to let it brown.
- 4
Add Cream
Once the butter is melted, slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate Roasted Garlic
Mince the roasted garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, mixing well into the sauce.
- 6
Add Cheese and Season
Gradually stir in the Romano cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Fettuccine Alfredo
Plate the fettuccine alfredo and garnish with additional Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, if desired. Enjoy!