Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 lb fettucine noodles
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cloves finely minced garlic
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • nutmeg (optional)
  • fresh parsley (optional)
  • fresh cracked pepper

Method

  • Bring large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
  • In a separate pan (large and deep enough to add and mix the pasta), add the cream and garlic and heat on medium-high. When cream begins to bubble, begin whisking in parmesan, constantly stirring. Be careful not to let cream boil - watch your heat and reduce as necessary.
  • Once all parmesan has been added, add the butter. I like to add the butter in small slices so it melts easier. Continue stirring and reduce heat. Once butter has melted, add the drained fettucine noodles and thoroughly mix. Fettucine noodles should be cooked al-dente - approx. 10 minutes.
  • Pasta gets cold fast, so time your other dishes so you can serve pasta immediately. Serve pasta and sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg, cracked pepper and parsley to your taste.