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Seduction Pasta

A silky, romantic dish that combines garlic, cream, and fresh herbs into pure comfort, perfect for a date night or intimate dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Colander for draining
  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Microplane or box grater for fresh parmesan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Pasta server or tongs

Method
 

  1. Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt once the water boils.
  3. Add your fettuccine to the boiling water and stir immediately.
  4. Cook for one minute less than the package instructions recommend.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it starts to turn golden brown.
  7. Carefully pour the white wine into the skillet with the garlic, scraping up any browned bits.
  8. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
  9. Pour in your heavy cream and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  10. Stir gently and let it warm through for about 2 minutes without boiling.
  11. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta.
  12. Add the drained pasta directly to your cream sauce and toss gently to coat.
  13. Pour in about 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and continue tossing.
  14. Remove from heat and add freshly grated parmesan in two additions, tossing to melt.
  15. Taste and adjust salt and pepper; add remaining tablespoon of butter and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Serve immediately in warm bowls, topped with extra fresh parmesan and black pepper.