Pasta fresca RICETTA fettuccine, tagliatelle, pappardelle *RICETTEGUSTOSE.IT*

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and chicken thighs are less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a more affordable protein source.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt until it tastes like the sea.

Add fettuccine pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.

If using, add cooked chicken or shrimp to the sauce and heat through.

Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.

Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve immediately with extra parmesan on the side.

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