Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 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 set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
Making Alfredo Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter.
- 5
- 6
Add Cream
Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally.
- 7
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Reduce heat to low and whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg until smooth.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the Fettuccine Alfredo hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
