Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Creamy fettuccine pasta with parmesan and butter.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Fettuccine
Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter.
- 5
Add Garlic
Once the butter has melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in Cream
Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream while stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add Parmesan
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg. Mix well.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine Fettuccine and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- 10
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Serving
- 11
Plate the Fettuccine
Serve the fettuccine Alfredo hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.