SIMPLE FETTUCCINE WITH GARLIC & CHEESE

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It is important that you use a good quality fresh cheese and grate it yourself - do not use the ready grated cheese for this recipe. I serve this with crisp crunchy rolls & a fresh green salad Great lunch or dinner

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fettuccine
1/2 lb fresh Italian cheese, you grate it (Fontinella, romano, locatella or parmesan)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 cup light cream
3 garlic cloves (or more)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the fettucini according to instructions.
  • While the noodles are cooking melt the butter in a skillet and saute the garlic for 1 minute, add parsley and continue sauting for 4 additional minutes (use medium low heat you do not want to burn the butter etc).
  • Add cream slowly and simmer 5 minutes.
  • When the noodles are done drain well and return them to the pot.
  • Pour the cream mixture over the noodles, add the cheese& toss.
  • Serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.1, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 165.9, Sodium 130.4, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 18

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