Michael Scott’s Fun Run Alfredo

• Once water is boiling, add fettuccine to pot (if noodles are stuck together, gently pull apart with your hands before adding). Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, 5-7 minutes. TIP: Be sure to scrape up any noodles sticking to the bottom of the pot as it boils! • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.

• While fettuccine cooks, pat chicken* dry with paper towels. • Place between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about ½ inch thick. Season all over with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. (For 4 servings, you may need to cook in batches.) • Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out pan; let cool slightly.

• Once fettuccine is done, heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over low heat. Add minced garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. • Whisk in cream sauce base, cream cheese, ⅓ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and ⅛ tsp nutmeg (⅔ cup reserved pasta cooking water and ¼ tsp nutmeg for 4 servings). (Be sure to measure nutmeg—we sent more!) Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If sauce seems too thick, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time. • Remove pan from heat. Stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) and Parmesan until melted and smooth. • Add drained fettuccine; toss until thoroughly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper.