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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 830 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
  • While the fettuccine cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat.
  • Add the heavy cream to the skillet with the melted butter and stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until it's melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • When the fettuccine is done, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the fettuccine and return it to the pot.
  • Add the Alfredo sauce to the pot with the fettuccine and toss to coat the noodles evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin it out.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.