Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

from modernhoney.com
20 min

The perfect homemade fettuccine alfredo using heavy cream, butter, parmesan cheese, and a touch of garlic. 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fettuccine Pasta
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Garlic Clove ((minced))
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat water over high heat until boiling. Add salt to season the water. Once it is boiling, add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions. 

  2. 2

    In a large skillet or pan, heat butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. 

  3. 3

    Let heavy cream reduce and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Add half of the parmesan cheese to the mixture and whisk well until smooth. Keep over heat and whisk well until cheese is melted.

  4. 4

    Save some pasta water. The pasta water is full of flavor and can be used to thin out the sauce.

  5. 5

    Toss alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta and add half of the parmesan cheese. Once it is tossed, garnish with the remaining parmesan cheese. Add a little pasta water if it needs to be thinned out.

  6. 6

    Garnish with Italian parsley, if so desired.