My Favorite Recipe: Olive Garden's Fettuccine Alfredo

fet·tuc·ci·ne Al·fre·do [fet-uh-chee-nee al-frey-doh]

noun Italian cookery
fettuccine in cream sauce with grated Parmesan cheese.
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This recipe is definitely one of my favorites, even though I usually don't make it at home!

• ½ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt — to taste
• black pepper — to taste
• ²⁄₃ cup grated parmesan cheese — preferably fresh
• 1 pound fettuccine — prepare as directed

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
2. When butter is melted, add cream cheese.
3. When the cream cheese is softened, add heavy cream.
4. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan.
7. Serve over hot fettuccine noodles.