Description

This pasta is just as good or maybe even better than what is served in restaurants. It's easy, economical and so quick to make, it makes a great weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. fettuccine pasta
• reserved pasta cooking water
• 1/4 c. butter
• 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 2 T. parsley, freshly chopped, optional

Steps

1. Cook pasta in well salted water according to package directions, 8-13 minutes; drain, reserving 1/4 c. pasta cooking water.
2. While pasta is cooking grate the Parmesan cheese.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; gradually stir in cheese, add the cream and stir until well blended. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to think the sauce. Continue heating sauce, stirring constantly, just to the boiling point. Remove from heat.