Fettuccine Alfredo

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Fill a large pot halfway with water, cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, add salt and pasta, and stir for a few seconds. Cook until desired firmness, 9-10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a sauté pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Peel and mince garlic.

Step 4

Add butter to pan and swirl to coat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 15-30 seconds.

Step 5

Sprinkle flour into pan and whisk until combined with the butter.

Step 6

Add broth and whisk until smooth. Then add milk and stir until sauce is thickened, 4-5 minutes.

Step 7

Finely grate ½ cup of Parmesan.

Step 8

Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper to sauce. Stir until smooth, then reduce heat to low until pasta is ready.

Step 9

Drain pasta in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.

Step 10

Add pasta and ½ of the reserved pasta water to sauce. Toss to combine. Add more pasta water to thin out the sauce if desired.

Step 11

Place on a plate, garnish with freshly ground pepper, and enjoy!