Salsa Alfredo

Photo: flickr user VirtualErn

Ingredients

1/4 pound butter

3/4 cup grated parmigiano

1 cup (½ pint) whipping cream, lightly whipped

1 pound fettuccine

Preparation

Serves 4 to 8

In a medium saucepan melt the butter over very low heat, so that it doesn't brown. Remove from heat. Add the parmigiano and mix well with a whisk or egg beater. Add the heavy cream (which you lightly whip in a separate bowl) and whisk until the ingredients are well mixed.

Pour over the hot fettuccine, toss and serve immediately with a bowl of additional grated cheese and freshly ground pepper.

Note: This sauce may be prepared as much as an hour or two ahead of time and set aside. Do NOT reheat but just add it to the hot pasta and it will melt completely.