Simple Fettucine Alfredo

Ingredients

• Heavy whipping cream

  ¼ cup, fluid or 60g

• Butter

  unsalted

  ¼ stick or 28g

• Parmesan cheese

  shredded

  ³⁄₁₆ cup or 13g

• Whole wheat pasta

  dry

  4 oz or 113g

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.