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fettuccine - plain and simple

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I was in the mood for something simple last night, and know my kids love Fettuccine..so, I whipped up the sauce..it's so easy..boiled the noodles and you have a delicious simple meal... My daughter would eat this every day of the week if I made it... Serve with a salad and garlic bread.. Delicious! My pictures.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min

Ingredients For fettuccine - plain and simple

  • 1 box
    fettuccine pasta, prepared el dente
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp
    paprika, i use smoked
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ground pepper, or whatever pepper you use
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • additional parmesan cheese for garnish
  • 3 - 4
    scallion, sliced , including green part ( optional) for garnish

How To Make fettuccine - plain and simple

  • 1
    Prepare pasta according to package directions
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking; in a medium saucepan, on medium heat; saute the garlic in a tablespoon of oil, just long enough to extract flavor, do not burn.
  • 3
    Add the 3 cups of cream, bring to a simmer, add the paprika, nutmeg, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly as so not to scorch. Continue simmering until sauce starts to thicken ( about 10 - 15 minutes ). It may seem too thin, but will thicken as it starts to cool down. If you want it thicker just add some more Parmesan.
  • 4
    When pasta is finished cooking, drain well. I add a small amount of olive oil and toss. Plate your pasta; ladle sauce over the pasta, sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and scallions.. **I don't rinse my pasta, the sauce will adhere better if not rinsed.
  • 5
    You can add chicken, mushrooms, peppers, whatever you like..we were just in the mood for simple..

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