Fettuccini Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Cream Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Fettuccini
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Cook Pasta
Add the fettuccini pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the fettuccini in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cream Sauce
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Add Cream
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow it to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate Cheese
Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Combining and Serving
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccini to the sauce in the skillet. Toss until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.