A steaming plate of ribbon-like fettuccine, covered in a creamy off-white sauce, dotted with green specs from the celery and red from the paprika. A sprinkle of shredded parmesan, some finely chopped parsley and a final touch with a celery leaf on top adding a pop of colour giving it an appealing appearance that calls for a photo.

Autumnal Celery & Cheese Fettuccine

Name: Autumnal Celery & Cheese Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Celery, 4 stalks finely chopped; Fettuccine Pasta, 12 oz None; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Whipping Cream, 1 cup None; Parmesan Cheese, 1 cup shredded; Gouda Cheese, 1 cup shredded; Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon None; White Wine, 1/2 cup None; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoon None; Salt, to taste None; Black Pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 30, 2023

This splendid recipe takes you on a comforting gourmet journey, featuring the humble celery as a main component, which is usually a sidelined ingredient. With its distinctively savory flavor, the celery adds a unique zest to the pasta, balanced perfectly with the blend of cheeses and a hint of heat from the paprika.

Ingredients (for 4)

Celery - 4 stalks - finely chopped
Fettuccine pasta - 12 oz
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Whipping cream - 1 cup
Parmesan cheese - 1 cup - shredded
Gouda cheese - 1 cup - shredded
Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
White wine - 1/2 cup
Olive oil - 2 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍜🔥🍽️

Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Step 2 - 🥬🥘🔪

In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped celery, stirring until it becomes softened.
Step 3 - 🧄🥘🔥

Add the minced garlic to the pot, stir and cook for another minute until it becomes aromatic.
Step 4 - 🍷🥘🔥

Pour in the half cup of white wine to the pot, let it cook until reduced to half.
Step 5 - 🧀🥛🍲

Add the whipping cream, shredded parmesan and gouda cheese to the pot. Stir well until all the cheeses are fully melted into a rich, creamy sauce.
Step 6 - 🧂🌶️🥘

Add the smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together.
Step 7 - 🍝🥘🤲

Add the cooked pasta into the pot. Toss it around to ensure every piece is lusciously coated in the cheese sauce.
Step 8 - 🍽️🧀🌿

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and a celery leaf if desired.

Additional

This recipe initially might seem unusual but once you try, it's simply irresistible. Feel free to increase the heat with additional paprika or red chili flakes. Also, this dish has a lot of visual appeal, consider experimenting with the garnish - a colorful bell pepper confetti could add an extra pop of color, while toasted breadcrumb could add a satisfyingly crunchy texture. Lastly, get your kids involved with the stirring and pouring part, they'll have a blast!