Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

For a quick and speedy supper that’s full of flavor, try strands of fettuccine coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce; perfect pasta in minutes!

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 box (1 lb) fettuccine
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• Fresh basil leaves

1. Place the butter into a large heatproof bowl. Using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer set on low speed, beat until smooth. Add the cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well blended; set aside.
2. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to packagedirections. Drain well and immediately add the hot pasta to the butter mixture in the large bowl. Using two forks, toss the fettuccine in the butter mixture to coat well. Add the salt and pepper.
3. Divide the pasta between four serving plates. Quickly slice the basil into shreds to equal ¼ cup. Sprinkle shredded basil over each serving. Serve immediately.

Alternative

• Stir in crisp bacon or pancetta and slice mushrooms in step #2 to vary the recipe, creating a more hearty, robust dish.