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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fettuccine
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Fresh parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Add drained pasta and toss, adding pasta water a little at a time until sauce coats the noodles evenly.
  6. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.