Fettuccine A La Creme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fettuccine
1/2 c. butter
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. dry white wine or dry sherry
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped chives (optional; garnish)

Preparation

Cook the fettuccine in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain well.
Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the garlic for 3 to 4 minutes over low heat.
Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
Add the wine, salt, pepper, parsley and basil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the cream and heat through. Place the fettuccine in heated bowl.
Pour cream sauce and Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix well.
Garnish with chives and serve.