Fettuccine Alfredo
- 1 lb 5 oz (600g) fresh fettuccine, or 1 lb (450g) dried
- 8 tbsp butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions, just until al dente.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the cream and heat until steaming.
- Drain the fettuccine well, and add to the hot cream mixture.
- Add the Parmesan and toss well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the pasta among warmed plates.
- Serve at once, with more grated Parmesan passed on the side, or shave curls from a chunk of Parmesan over each serving.
- Variation:
- Pasta with Parmesan: For a lighter version of this dish, omit the butter and cream.
- Toss the hot pasta and Parmesan with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
- Season with pepper.
fresh fettuccine, butter, heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan, salt
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/fettuccine-alfredo (may not work)