Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in a rich sauce of butter, cream, and Parmesan.
Serves 4
Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Steps
Step 1. Boil the fettuccine in well-salted water until al dente. Save 1/2 cup of the water, then drain.
Step 2. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic for 30 seconds, then the cream, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Step 3. Lower the heat and whisk in the Parmesan until smooth. Add the nutmeg, pepper, and salt.
Step 4. Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water until silky. Serve right away.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Italian recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Italian dishes. Use the best canned tomatoes, olive oil, and cheese you can find, since there is little else in many of these dishes. Salt the pasta water well, until it tastes like mild seawater, and save a cup of it before draining.