Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

Ingredients

• •8 oz fettuccine pasta
• •1/2 cup unsalted butter
• •1 cup heavy cream
• •1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •Salt to taste
• •Black pepper to taste
• •Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

4. 4

   Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.

5. 5

   Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

7. 7

   Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat well. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.