Fettuccine Alfredo
Author: My Dragonfly Cafe
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6-8 servings
- 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.
- Place cream, butter, garlic and freshly ground pepper in a skillet large enough to mix in cooked pasta.
- Allow butter to melt in cream over low heat, but do not boil!
- Slowly whisk in cheese, stirring until melted.
- Taste and add enough salt to your liking. Don't over do it!
- Continue to stir over low heat; it should thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to evenly coat.
- Gradually add the reserved pasta water, stirring until absorbed and creamy.
- If desired, add chicken, shrimp or lobster...yum!
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/fettuccine-alfredo-2/
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