Description
A delicious creamy garlic fettuccine pasta that is simple to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually mix in the Parmesan cheese until it melts completely.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for additional protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg