Fettuccini Slfredo
Thick noodle smoothed in a buttery, creamy and cheesy sauce served while very hot is a delight to your taste buds. Basically this is a white sauce mixed with a cream color pasta, what gives it the pretty look is the flecks of black pepper that is scattered through out the pasta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 boxes of Fettuccine follow directions from the box
- 1 stick of butter
- 3/4 + cup grated Parmesan cheese, extra for garnish some for garnish
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/4 + tsp. black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. In a saucepan, using low heat, add the cream (do not boil). Add the butter, salt and pepper. Mix well and add the cheeses. Whisk until the cheeses are melted together. Check the seasonings and adjust to your taste. Set aside.
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When the pasta is al dente, remove 1/4 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot that you cooked it in. Add the sauce, Toss. If the sauce seems too thick add a little of the pasta water. Toss. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese