Fettuccini Alfredo

Submitted by Carol426

"I got this classic recipe from a friend, it's so delicious, creamy and decadent I had to share. The nutmeg really gives is a gourmet twist and separates it out from others."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 6 1 cup
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• For the Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped into tiny pieces
• minced garlic - 4-6 clove
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper (I would use white pepper if you have it)

• For the Pasta

• fresh fettuccine, two packages (about 1#) or linguine, noodles- from the refrigerator section two packages (about 1#)
• 4 quarts of water to boil pasta
• 1 tablespoon salt (optional in water)

• To top the finished product

• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional for decoration)
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Heat butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic in butter.
2. Stir in whipping cream; heat to boiling.
3. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
4. Reduce heat. Simmer the sauce uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Heat water and 1 tablespoon salt to boiling in large kettle, add fresh fettuccine. Boil uncovered 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but firm). Begin testing for doneness when fettuccine rise to the surface of water.
6. Drain fettuccine. Do not rinse. Pour the sauce on the pasta and stir together, dish into servings and top with a little extra Parm and a pinch of nutmeg to make it pretty. Serve with pepper.
7. I usually serve this with blackened chicken breast and broccoli to add some kind of nutritional value. :) NOTE: I've tried to make this recipe with 1/2 and 1/2 and it's not nearly as good -- sorry calorie counters. It's OK to splurge once in a while.

Reviews

[lazyme]

I can't believe that no one has reviewed this before! It's really yummy. I made a generous 2-servings. It was simple and tasted great. Thanks for sharing this nice keeper. Made for Bargain Basement Tag.