DANNY'S FAVORITE FETTUCCINI ALFREDO

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This one is for you Danny! Your favorite dinner with tossed green salad and garlic butter Italian bread!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces dried egg fettuccine
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus additional for sprinkling (4 oz)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water* until al dente.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  • Melt 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) butter in a 2- to 3-quart flameproof gratin dish over low heat.
  • Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, lifting strands.
  • Add cheese, reserved cooking water, cream, remaining 3 tablespoons butter (thinly sliced), salt, and pepper and toss to combine well.
  • Sprinkle with additional cheese and serve immediately.
  • *When salting water for cooking, use 1 tablespoon salt for every 4 quarts of water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.6, Fat 47.2, SaturatedFat 28.3, Cholesterol 202.3, Sodium 351.6, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 17

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