• 12 ounces of your favorite pasta (fettuccine or penne work great)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

If you’re looking for substitutions, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter option, or add some sautéed mushrooms for an earthy depth. Mama Lou would always encourage me to make each recipe my own, adapting it to whatever ingredients we had on hand.