Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Simple creamy pasta with garlic, Parmesan, and black pepper.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccine
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

1. Cook pasta and reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
2. Melt butter and cook garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Add cream and simmer 3 minutes.
4. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
5. Toss with pasta, adding pasta water as needed.
6. Finish with pepper and parsley.