Fettuccine Alfredo
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh pasta or cooked dry pasta
  • 1-2/3 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 6 T. butter, salted
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, packed...about 4 oz.
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½-3/4 c. reserved pasta water
  • Chicken, shrimp or lobster could be added if you like.
Instructions
  1. Place cream, butter, garlic and freshly ground pepper in a skillet large enough to mix in cooked pasta.
  2. Allow butter to melt in cream over low heat, but do not boil!
  3. Slowly whisk in cheese, stirring until melted.
  4. Taste and add enough salt to your liking. Don't over do it!
  5. Continue to stir over low heat; it should thicken slightly.
  6. Add the cooked pasta and stir to evenly coat.
  7. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, stirring until absorbed and creamy.
  8. If desired, add chicken, shrimp or lobster...yum!
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/fettuccine-alfredo-2/