Fettuccine Alfredo

serves 4

• 1 pound of dried pasta
• 8 tablespoons of butter - unsalted
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 cup of parmesan cheese - freshly grated
• 1 dash of salt and pepper (adjust to taste)

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.

While the pasta is draining, melt the butter in the same pot you cooked the pasta in. Return the pasta to the pot and add the cream and the parmesan cheese.

Toss over low heat until the pasta is coated.

Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Adapted from: Joy of Cooking