Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 cups heavy whipping cream

4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small blocks

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Pinch of nutmeg

4 oz parmesan cheese, grated (not pre-shredded) plus extra for serving

Italian parsley, optional

Fettuccine noodles

Directions

Prepare the noodles according to package directions in well salted water. Do not add oil or rinse after draining.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Make sure the butter does not brown. Add the garlic and sauté until garlic is soft but not browned, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium and add the heavy whipping cream and cream cheese. Whisk until melted. Add a pinch of nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
Bring sauce to a simmer (do not boil) and continue to cook, stirring frequently until sauce starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is incorporated into the sauce.
Add noodles to sauce and toss until coated. Garnish with parmesan and parsley, if desired.