Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a little more Parmesan cheese.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a tablespoon or two of pasta water.
- This dish is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 900
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 70g
- Saturated Fat: 45g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg