Fettuccini Alfredo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Fettuccini
Add 12 oz of fettuccini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter.
- 5
- 6
Pour in Heavy Cream
Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Add Parmesan Cheese
Whisk in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add 1 tsp of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
