Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
2
Add Salt
Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
3
Cook Fettuccine
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
4
Drain Pasta
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the fettuccine in a colander.

5
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of butter.
6
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
7
Add Heavy Cream
Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously and bring to a gentle simmer.
8
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

9
Combine
Add the drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
10
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.

11
Garnish
Serve the fettuccine Alfredo hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.