Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked chicken or seasonal veggies (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; gradually add the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper; mix in protein or veggies if using. Serve hot with extra cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg