Fettuccine Alfredo

Ok, I know this isn't the greatest food for the calorie counters out there, but it one of the greatest foods!!! I tried all kinds of low fat- la de da recipes but for taste I always came back to this one, so now it is the official recipe, and I won't try to fix it anymore if it ain't broke. So try it out and let me know what you think!

Fettuccine noodles

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 minced garlic clove ( large one ) 

1 cup whipping cream (or Half and Half)

3/4 cup shredded ( grated ) Parmesan cheese, you can also use a mix of Parmesan and  Romano ( don't try the Kraft kind in the green container.. that stuff doesn't melt??

1/2 teaspoon salt

dash pepper

2 teaspoons basil ( or parsley, choose your fave )


Cook noodles as directed on package ( this is also great over tortellini or cheese ravioli! )
Heat butter, 

Once fully melted add the garlic, saute for a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.  Slowly add cream and bring to a simmer NOT BOILING as soon as you see the first bubble reduce the heat 

Stir in cheese, salt and pepper and basil
pour sauce over hot noodles, stirring until noodles are well coated
sprinkle a bit of basil on top

and as they say in Italy, mange' :-)