Quick Fettuccine Alfredo

Here is another really simple and quick meal that you can whip together with very few ingredients in no time. It is a much lighter take on the usual Alfredo sauce as the base is the starchy pasta cooking water and not a whole lot of cheese. But it's still delicious and has wonderful flavor - just make sure to use a good quality Parmesan. Another helpful hint is to use freshly cracked black pepper - I've learned over time that it really does add a lot of dimension to any dish.

Fettuccine Alfredo      

Serves 2

Fettuccine Alfredo

ingredients

• 1/2 lb fettuccine nests (pasta)
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping

• Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water right before draining the noodles and set aside.

2. Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the pasta water. Whisk in the butter until melted and 1/2 cup of the cheese and simmer. Add the cooked noodles and the remaining cheese, stir until the pasta is coated evenly with the sauce. Add S&P to taste. Serve immediately.

Add a simple salad dressed with vinaigrette as a side dish.

Enjoy!

This recipe was adapted from Michael Simon.