Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 10 to 12 slices
• 3 oz. finely grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 and ⅓ cup if freshly grated), plus more for serving
• ¼–¾ tsp. salt
• 12 oz. uncooked fettuccine (or 1 lb. fresh fettuccine)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the butter, cheese, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
2. 2Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then immediately add the drained hot pasta to the bowl with the butter mixture.
3. 3Add ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water and toss vigorously until the butter is melted and a creamy sauce forms, adding more water as desired. Add more salt to taste.
4. 4Serve with additional cheese on the side.