Fettucine Alfredo

By aajamom2

Ingredients

• 1 lb fettucine
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 1/2 cups light cream or half and half
• 1 2/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp. salt when water in boiling
Add fettucine. Cook uncovered 10 - 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large shellet, melt butter. Saute chopped garlic over medium heat for 1 minute
Stir in 1 1/2 cups cream or half and half.
Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. When hot, stir in fettucine. Add remaining cream or half and half, parmenson cheese, and salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
After 1-2 minuted, when pasta is hot, serve accompanied by extra cheese for sprinkling.