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Fettuccine Alfredo
15m
Serves 6
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9025-elaines-fettuccine-alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9025-elaines-fettuccine-alfredo
15m
Serves 6
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Directions
1
Bring 6 quarts generously salted water to a boil.
2
While the water heats, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add 1 small clove of finely chopped garlic; sauté until fragrant and sizzling, about 2 minutes.
4
Whisk 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream with 1 large egg yolk in a bowl until blended.
5
Pour the cream mixture into the garlic butter.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low; stir until hot but not boiling.
7
Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
8
Meanwhile, cook 1 pound of fresh fettuccine, partially covered, until al dente (the pasta will float when it’s done).
9
Drain the pasta in a colander, shaking out excess water, but reserve a little cooking water.
10
Pour the hot pasta into the cream mixture and toss to coat (still over low heat).
11
Add 1 cup of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and keep tossing gently until the cream is mostly absorbed.
12
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
13
If the sauce is absorbed too much, toss with a little reserved pasta water.
14
Serve in warm bowls.
Ingredients
Salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 large egg yolk
1 pound fresh fettuccine
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Equipment
large pot
large, deep skillet
bowl
colander
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