Super Easy Alfredo Sauce

In just minutes you can easily make this restaurant-quality Alfredo sauce at home. And let’s not forget, unlike what we’ve been told for many years, we shouldn’t be afraid of these “good fats.” I've adapted this Super Easy Alfredo Sauce from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking and it's now become our favorite to pour over pasta!

Ingreadient

• 1 lb whole-wheat pasta (boxed or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

Step by step

1. In a large pot, boil the pasta according to package directions
2. Meanwhile melt all the butter and 2/3 of the cream in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Stir with a wooden or other large spoon.
3. Once the cream and butter start to thicken (after a couple minutes) turn the heat off.
4. When the pasta is done drain it thoroughly in a colander and add drained noodles to the cream and butter mixture.
5. Turn the heat back on to medium-low and add the remaining 1/3 cup cream and all of the Parmesan cheese.
6. Toss the pasta around to coat until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper and portion out into pasta bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh sautéed vegetables (if desired) and serve immediately.