A rich and creamy fettuccine dish with a delightful twist, perfect for a comforting meal.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the dish.
Add the cream cheese to the melted butter and stir until smooth.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make blending easier.
Pour in the heavy cream and mix well.
Stir continuously to prevent the cream from scorching.
Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Simmer the sauce over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stirring occasionally prevents the sauce from forming a skin.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted.
Add the cheese off the heat to prevent it from clumping.
Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Reserve a cup of pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
Toss the hot fettuccine with the sauce until well coated.
Mix thoroughly to ensure every strand is coated with the sauce.
Serve the fettuccine warm, garnished with additional parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its creamiest.