Fettuccine Alfredo

Mmmmm.....this is one of those simple, but oh, so good recipes.



You will need...

1 lb fettuccine noodles. (I used a blend of regular and spinach)
1 stick of butter
1 large clove of garlic, very finely minced
1 c heavy cream (or half & half if you are squeamish)
3 Tb cream cheese
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 Tb parsley
salt & pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 - 2 c parmesan cheese

Cook fettuccine in a dutch oven according to box directions.

Meanwhile:
In a saucepan, heat 2 Tb or so of the butter, and saute the garlic until soft and golden. Add the remaining butter and melt. Whisk in cream and cream cheese. Heat and stir until smooth and hot. Stir in nutmeg, parsley, salt & pepper.

Place 1/2 of parmesan cheese in the bottom of a large serving bowl.

Pour cream sauce over cheese in the serving bowl and give it a quick stir so the cheese doesn't stick to the bottom of the bowl.

Drain the pasta and save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

Immediately pour the drained, hot fettuccine into the bowl and toss to coat. If the mixture is too thick, add a little of the reserved water to thin it out.

Serve, topped with remaining parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!