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Here’s a classic, creamy fettuccine you can dress up or down depending on the mood.
Creamy Fettuccine (Alfredo-Style)
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan (important!)
- Salt & black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional but chef-y)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
How to Make It
- Cook the pasta
Boil fettuccine in well-salted water until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain. - Make the sauce
Melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook ~30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in cream and simmer gently 2–3 minutes. - Cheese time
Lower heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. - Combine
Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water a splash at a time until silky. - Finish
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Level-Up Options
- 🍗 Add protein: grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon
- 🌱 Veggie boost: mushrooms, spinach, broccoli
- 🌶️ Kick: red pepper flakes or black pepper overload
- 🍋 Brighten: a little lemon zest
If you want garlic butter fettuccine, no-cream version, or something super fast pantry-style, just say the word 👀✨
