How To Make The Best Fettuccine Alfredo

A recipe that you should know like the back of your hand.

Yields 4
Prep Time 0 hours 10 mins
Total Time 0 hours 20 mins

Ingredients

kosher salt
1 lb. fettuccine
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water then drain.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add cream and butter. Cook until the butter is melted and the cream is heated through. Whisk in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove from heat.
4. Add cooked pasta and toss until coated in sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.