Fettucine Alfredo

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Serve this as an accompaniment to any Italian or plain meat entree. Do not expect the same wonderful taste if you substitute margarine or pregrated domestic Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, preferably sweet (unsalted)
• 1/4 lb. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (preferably Parmigino Reggiano Italian Parmesan)1 cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
• Freshly ground pepper, if desired
• 1 lb. fettucine, cooked al dente (use egg or spinach fettucine)

Directions:

Melt butter over low heat. Stir in grated cheese and cream. Add pepper to taste. Toss with well drained fettucine and serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings