Maggie Monday: Fettuccine Uh-oh

On the due date for my first child, my wife showed no signs of any progression towards labor. I had worked that day, and decided to bring home some dinner from Olive Garden as there was no way she was in the mood to cook and I was looking for something easy. After talking to my wife, I picked up two orders of fettuccine Alfredo and an order of those glorious breadsticks. About 11PM, she started to feel something and at 6AM labor had progressed enough for us to go to the hospital. As my son was not born until 5:37PM, we were there all day. Every person who came into the room asked her when was the last time she ate anything. She replied, “dinner last night”. The next question was always asking what she ate. When she told them, they all rolled their eyes (I guess envisioning it possibly coming back up!). I can’t eat the dish without thinking of that. Here’s Maggie with her version…

Can anyone resist the rich creaminess of Fettuccine Alfredo? Not in my house. This is a family favorite. A total splurge since it is so high in fat. So, I only make it once or twice a year.

It is so simple. This is a no-fail dish. It is a great one for guests, since it feels special and fancy. It is also a great side dish. Pair this with my recipes Parmesan Chicken and Strawberry Tossed Salad, and you have a great meal for guests.

Dessert? Too many good choices! Try the Chocolate Biscuit Cake I have coming soon!

Fettuccine Alfredo

What You Need:

16 oz uncooked fettuccine

1 cup butter

1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

¼ tsp white pepper

1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese

3 tsp chopped fresh parsley

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

What You Do:

Cook fettuccine to desired doneness. Drain, rinse with hot water. In a large pot or dutch oven melt butter. Stir in cream and pepper. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes or until it begins to thicken slightly, stirring often. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is just melted, stirring constantly. Immediately stir in parsley and nutmeg. If sauce begins to separate, stir in a little more cream and cook until smooth.