Simple Fettucine Alfredo

Ingredients

• Heavy whipping cream

  Fluid

  ½ cup, fluid or 119g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  ½ stick or 57g

• Parmesan cheese

  Shredded

  ⅓ cup or 27g

• Whole wheat pasta

  Dry

  8 oz or 227g

Directions

1. Cut the butter into pieces.
2. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts of water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
3. In a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, bring the cream and butter to a simmer, seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Add the fettuccine, 1/4 cup of the reserved water, and the cheese to the sauce, tossing to combine. Add more cooking water if necessary to reach the desired consistency.