Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in cooked fettuccine until well coated and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 109mg