Alfredo Fettuccine A La Olive Garden Recipe

Ingredients for Alfredo Fettuccine A La Olive Garden

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
• Dry Fettuccine

How to Make Alfredo Fettuccine A La Olive Garden

1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add 8 ounces cream cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups heavy cream, ensuring a smooth consistency.
4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (add more heavy cream for thinner sauce).
5. Season with 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended!).
6. Cook 1 pound fettuccine according to package directions.
7. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
8. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (optional).