Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
2
Cook Fettuccine
Add 12 oz of fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water for later use.

4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of butter.
5
Add Garlic
Mince 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the melted butter. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6
Add Cream
Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7
Stir in Cheese
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
8
Season the Sauce
Add 1 tsp of salt, black pepper to taste, and a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce. Stir well.

9
Combine
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
10
Serve
Plate the fettuccine alfredo and garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.