Olive Garden-Style Alfredo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil 12 cups of water with 1 tbsp fine sea salt and cook the box of fettuccine.
  2. 2Melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet or heavy pot.
  3. 3Stir in 1 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp garlic powder; cook for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Add 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 1 to 3 minutes until thickened.
  5. 5Remove from heat and stir in 1 to 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan.
  6. 6Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and add it to the sauce with 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water.
  7. 7Toss the pasta and sauce over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 12 cup water
  • 1 tbsp fine sea salt
  • 1 box fettuccine
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Equipment

large skilletheavy potspoon