Creamy Garlic Parmesan Fettuccine (Printable Version)

Tender fettuccine tossed in creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, garnished with parsley for a comforting dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta and Dairy

01 - 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasoning and Garnish

06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste
08 - Fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve.
02 - In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth and melted.
05 - Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to ensure noodles are evenly coated.
06 - Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Transfer to serving plates and top with fresh parsley.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients from your pantry and fridge
  • Ready in under thirty minutes perfect for busy nights
  • Loaded with rich flavor from fresh garlic and Parmesan
  • Restaurant quality results without complicated steps
02 -
  • High in calcium from Parmesan and cream
  • Can be reheated gently with a splash of cream
  • Perfect blank canvas for chicken shrimp or veggies
03 -
  • Always reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining You may need to add some to the sauce if it gets too thick
  • Do not overcook the garlic as bitterness changes the entire dish
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan from a block rather than pre-shredded for the smoothest sauce
  • A microplane grater makes grating Parmesan fast and fluffy
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