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    Photo by: Romulo Yanes | Recipe by Tracey Seaman
    Alfredo Sauce-
    4 Servings
    Ingredients:
    1 pound fettuccine pasta
    4 tablespoons butter
    1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    1 1/4 cups finely grated ... more 
    Photo by: Romulo Yanes | Recipe by Tracey Seaman
    Alfredo Sauce-
    4 Servings
    Ingredients:
    1 pound fettuccine pasta
    4 tablespoons butter
    1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    1 1/4 cups finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
    Chopped flat-leaf parsley

    Directions:
    In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook 1 pound fettuccine pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Using the same pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Add the fettuccine and 1 1/4 cups finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 5 ounces) and toss. Season with salt and pepper and add more pasta water to make a looser sauce, if desired. Top with chopped flat-leaf parsley and serve with more cheese.
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