Celebrate the season just as the characters in The Holiday did, with a bowl of Christmas fettuccine!

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• grated parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper, for serving

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and flour; cook until browned, 1-2 minutes. Gradually add in cream, 1/4 cup at a time, whisking to incorporate after each addition. Whisk in vodka and lemon juice; simmer until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Add Parmesan, salt and pepper.
3. Add cooked fettuccine; toss with sauce. Slowly add some of the pasta water to reach desired consistency, up to 1/4 cup. Serve in bowls with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly grated black pepper, if desired.