Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo

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1. 1Step 1: Put salted water on to boil and boil fettuccine noodles for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
2. 2Step 2: Melt butter in a large sauté pan with salt, pepper, and finely minced garlic. Cook on medium low heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3Step 3: Strain the pasta, but reserve at least 3/4 cup of the pasta water. Keep the cooked pasta off to the side in the now-empty boiling pot with a clean, damp kitchen towel over the top.
4. 4Step 4: Add ¼ cup pasta water to the garlic and butter mixture and whisk to combine. Let it bubble and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Sprinkle in half the grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup at a time, while continuously whisking until a smooth sauce forms. Add extra pasta water, if needed.
6. 6Step 6: Add the cooked fettuccine, the remaining grated Parmesan cheese, and the minced parsley. Toss to combine.
7. 7Step 7: Top with any remaining grated Parmesan cheese you may have (optional). Serve immediately.