One-Pot Creamy Fettuccine
Serves: 3
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Ingredients:
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8 oz Fettuccine
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3 cups Chicken broth
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1/2 cup Heavy cream
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1 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp Olive oil
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4 Garlic cloves minced
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1 tbsp Garlic powder
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1 tbsp Onion powder
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1 tsp Oregano
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1.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
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.5 tsp Dried parsley
optional garnish: fresh parsley
My one-pot creamy fettuccine pasta recipe is both quick and easy to prepare. Taking just around 20 minutes to make, it offers a satisfying and filling meal. This is perfect for those new to cooking or anyone seeking a hassle-free dish!
01
Boil pasta
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Saute 4 cloves of minced garlic in 1t bsp olive oil in a large saucepan or pot on medium-high heat.
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Once fragrant, add 8 oz of fettuccine noodles.
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Pour 3 cups of chicken broth into the pot. The noodles should not be fully submerged in the broth.
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Bring to a boil and cover. Stir regularly to ensure the noodles all go under at some point.
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Cook until al-dente. For me, this took about 10 minutes.
02
Season
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Bring the heat down to medium-low and let the noodles soak up the broth. If necessary, you can pour some broth out at this step.
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Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir. Let simmer for about 1-2 minutes to thicken.
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Add in 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1.5 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp oregano, and .5 tsp dried parsley.
03
Cheese
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Bring heat down to a simmer and slowly add 1 cup of freshly shredded parmesan cheese. It's crucial to avoid pre-grated parmesan cheese as it significantly impacts the taste. My go-to for when I don't want to grate my own cheese is the Italian blend shredded cheese found at any Kroger. hdhshshsHowever, this will still
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Stir continuously, adding small amounts of cheese at a time (high heat plus a lot of cheese causes clumping).
My go-to for when I don't want to grate my own cheese is the Italian blend shredded cheese found at any Kroger. Although this will still not provide as great of a flavor as freshly grated parmesan would, it's still pretty good!
I added fresh parsley as a garnish!