Some Italian grandmothers saute a little garlic in the butter, some add a little nutmeg, some sprinkle with chives or parsley.  One even suggested crumbled bacon (not bad!!) Do as you wish.  It may become your “Signature Dish”.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Fettuccine noodles
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
• Pasta cooking water, as needed

Directions in a saucepan:

1. In a saucepan or skillet, warm the butter and cream.
2. Simmer about 5 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan and stir until melted.
4. Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary.

Directions in a bowl:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a saucepan or skillet, warm butter and cream. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Grate Parmesan cheese and place half of it into a large serving bowl.
4. Pour warm butter/cream mixture over the top.  Don’t stir it. Just let it sit and get acquainted.
5. Drain pasta and immediately pour it into the bowl.
6. Toss a couple of times, then sprinkle in the other half of the Parmesan.
7. Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary.
8. Serve immediately as a main course.

Serves   2 cups – 6 as entre, more as sidedish.

Source:  Ree Drummond, Show: The Pioneer Woman