Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fettuccine pasta
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Whisk in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Lower the heat and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

6. 6

   Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.

7. 7

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water, and toss the noodles directly into the sauce.

8. 8

   If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.