Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo has to be the quickest and most simple of all the pasta dishes to make. 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 lb (225 grams) butter (should be at room temperature)
1 cup double cream, very lightly whipped
1/2 lb (225 grams) Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
salt and freshly ground pepper
parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions:

1. Start making the sauce relative to cooking time of the fettuccine pasta.

2. In a large pan, melt the butter over low heat.

3. Slowly add the lightly whipped double cream to the pan, whisking continually.

4. Stir continuously until the sauce is hot and slightly reduced.

5. Still stirring, slowly add grated cheese. The sauce should thicken.

6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

7. Drain pasta and add it to the sauce. Mix well.

8. Serve immediately.

9. Place a bowl of extra Parmesan cheese on the table so that your guests can help themselves.

Ingredients for Fettuccine:

1 packet (1lb) fettuccine, enough for 4 people)1 tablespoon salt

Instructions:

1. Lower the fettuccine into a large pan of boiling salted water.

2. Stir once or twice with a wooden spoon.

3. Cook for about 10 minutes or according to the manufacturer's packet instructions. Fettuccine should be cooked to "al dente" not soft or pulpy in texture.

4. Drain in a colander.