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Fettuccine With Butter, Garlic, Parmesan, & Black Pepper

This Fettuccine With Butter, Garlic, Parmesan, & Black Pepper recipe uses Olive Or Cooking Oil Approximately, Unsalted Butter, and Parmesan Cheese. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 4 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a large (at least 4-quart) saucepan, bring salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Drizzle in oil.

3. 3

   Stir in fettuccine and cook until firm-tender (about 2 minutes for fresh, 7 minutes for dried), tasting single strands frequently.

4. 4

   Do not allow pasta to become mushy.

5. 5

   Drain as soon as done and place in serving dish.

6. 6

   Add garlic and cook until garlic is transparent but not browned.

7. 7

   Pour garlic butter over pasta.

8. 8

   Stir in cheese to taste 1 tablespoon at a time and season with salt and a liberal quantity of freshly ground black pepper (8 to 12 grinds).

9. 9

   NOTES: Serve immediately (or cover and keep warm, if necessary, in a low oven for up to 20 minutes). Yield: 4 servings.