Fettuccine Alfredo

Craving a comforting bowl of pasta in a creamy sauce? This luxurious Italian dish takes just 20 minutes to make so it's perfect for busy weeknights.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound Fettuccine
• 2 cups heavy cream ((UK double cream))
• 1 clove garlic (peeled and left whole (optional))
• 8 tablespoons salted butter ((1 stick US))
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large pot, cook the Fettuccine until just undercooked. It will finish cooking in the sauce. Reserve a half cup of the cooking water before draining.
2. 2While the pasta is cooking, heat the cream and garlic (if using) over low-medium heat in a deep saute pan.
3. 3Add butter and whisk gently until melted. Mix in the nutmeg and cheese. Season with freshly grated black pepper. Simmer over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove and discard the garlic.
4. 4Add the pasta to the pan, and gently toss the pasta to coat in the Alfredo sauce (adding some of the pasta water if needed to loosen).
5. 5Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed. Serve immediately.