Fettuccine Alfredo

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
• freshly grated parmesan cheese, as accompaniment

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 while pasta is being prepared, melt butter in large skillet; add cream, salt and pepper. bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes uncovered to reduce and thicken sauce.
• 3 remove from heat and add cooked fettuccini and 1 cup parmigiana reggiano. toss to combine and serve immediately with an extra sprinkling of paremesan cheese over the top, if desired.
• 4 note: the success of this dish depends entirely on the use of fresh parmesan cheese.
• 5 feel free to add any vegetables or meat to this basic recipe. delish!