Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer gently, then mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the sauce and stir well, using reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired creaminess.
- Season & Serve: Season with salt and pepper, then stir in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg