Fettuccini Alfredo

Stir the pasta frequently while cooking so that it doesn’t stick together. It’s important to move quickly after draining the pasta, as the residual heat from the reserved cooking water and pasta will help the cheese and butter melt.

For best results, heat oven-safe dinner bowls in a 200-degree oven for 10 minutes prior to serving and serve the pasta hot.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweet butter, melted

  • 1 cup heavy cream, warmed

  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (2.5 oz)

  • salt to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 8 ounces fettuccini or angel hair pasta, cooked

  • 3/4 pound cooked shrimp, optional (or use chicken)

Directions

  • Mix first 5 ingredients, beat until smooth, adding pasta water to thicken, if necessary

  • Pour over warm pasta

  • Add shrimp and toss to coat

  • Serve immediately