Fettuccine Alfredo (sans cream cheese)

If you've ever wanted a cream cheese-free option for Fettuccine Alfredo, here it is!

Ingredients:

- 8 oz dried fettuccine
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan melt butter.  Add cream, salt, and pepper.  Bring to boiling; reduce heat.  Boil gently, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.  Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta.  Add pasta to hot sauce.  Toss to combine.  Transfer to warm serving dish.  Serve immediately.  If desired, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.  [Note from Sarah: I added parsley to the top of my fettuccine. Yum!]


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This recipe is from my favorite go-to cookbook: