Il Porta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the fettuccine
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and rinse
Once cooked, drain the fettuccine in a colander and rinse under cool running water to stop the cooking process. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to prevent sticking.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Melt the butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to foam.
- 4
Sauté garlic
Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 5
Add cream
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- 6
Incorporate cheese
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
- 7
Season the sauce
Chop the fresh basil and add it to the sauce along with black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Mix pasta and sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
- 9
Serve
Plate the fettuccine and garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
