Classic Alfredo Sauce

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

n a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat and stir in the cream and pepper. Continue stirring for 6 to 8 minutes, or until hot.

Stir in the cheese until thoroughly mixed and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently. Serve immediately. Makes about 2 3/4 cups.

Notes:
Toss this with about 1 pound of pasta and top with additional Parmesan cheese. There's a reason Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic, you know - it's the perfect marriage of wide noodles with cream sauce. We can even use spinach-flavored fettuccine to get nice contrast between the green pasta and the white sauce.