Twirl up this fettuccine Alfredo for dinner tonight.
The creamy sauce is surprisingly easy.
Using basic ingredients from your pantry and fridge, fettuccine pasta is topped with a creamy and rich sauce.
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A bit like fancymacaroni and cheese, this is a quick meal that even the kids will love eating.
Try penne, linguine, or even elbow macaroni.
Learn how to make fettuccine Alfredo, and impress everyone at your table with this restaurant-quality meal.
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Ingredients
12oz.fettuccine pasta(about 3/4 pkg.)
Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions, until just al dente.
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the cream and bring to a light simmer over medium heat.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Whisk in 3/4 cup of the cheese.
Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
Combine pasta and sauce:
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
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Add a little bit of the reserved cooking water to thin the sauce, if needed.
Cook the pasta for 1 to 2 minutes, to absorb the sauce and finish cooking the noodles.
Divide the pasta between serving dishes and sprinkle with the remaining cheese and parsley.
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Or get creative with some stir-ins, likeGarlic Butter Shrimp,grilled chicken, evensteamed broccoli.
Add a bit more cream or water if needed to thin the sauce.
