Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe | Miss Wyoming's Classic

Miss Wyoming, Anna Nelson, submitted this recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo.

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound uncooked fettuccine 6 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese Parsley (optional garnish)

PREPARATION:

1. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Drain, but save ¼ cup of water.
2. Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan.
3. Add the shallots and sauté until they are tender.
4. Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Boil for five minutes, then remove the mixture from heat.
6. Place the cooked fettuccine, saved ¼ cup of water, cream sauce and parmesan cheese in a large saucepan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook over medium heat until heated throughout.
8. Transfer to a serving dish and top with parsley and additional parmesan cheese, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Northeastern