This does not have the American Heart Association’s approval!  Mac and Cheese for grownups.  You can add peas, tomatoes, etc and diced chicken, beef or salmon — but then it isn’t Alfredo.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fettuccine noodles
• 1 stick butter (1/2 c) (must be real butter)
• 1 c heavy cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 c freshly grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. In a saucepan or skillet over low heat, warm the butter and cream.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Place half of the Parmesan into a large serving bowl.
5. Pour the warm butter/cream mixture over the top.
6. Drain the pasta and immediately pour it into the bowl.
7. Toss a couple of times.
8. Then sprinkle in the other half of the Parmesan.
9. Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary.
10. Serve immediately as a main course or accompaniment to meat or salad. Delicious!

Serves:   6

Source:  Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman