Fettuccine Alfredo

1. Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve at least 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain and lightly toss the pasta with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent clumping.
2. In a large pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Cook for about 2 minutes until the foaming subsides. Sprinkle in the flour and mix continuously for 1 min until combined.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 2 mins until fragrant. Slowly pour in the heavy cream. Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for about 3 mins, then reduce the heat and let it thicken slightly for another 2 mins.
4. Add in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for a minute before stirring in the fresh parsley. Add the grated parmesan, mixing until fully melted and smooth. If it looks thick, that’s good. If it looks too thick, we fix that soon.
5. Add the fettuccine directly into the sauce. Optionally pour in about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss everything together over low heat. Cook and toss until the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce clings.
6. Top with extra parm and fresh parsley. Enjoy!! :)