Fettucini Alfredo

Here's your chance to get your Gordon Ramsay on. The traditional Alfredo was nothing but butter, parmesan, salt, pepper and pasta. Today it's gotten a little more complicated due to the easiness of acquiring ingredients and the natural evolution of cooking styles. I got the nerd crap out of the way so let me continue with what we are working with. Women like a man that can take a bunch of nothing and make it something. 


Warning to my lazy guys:
This will take your patience and maybe some practice. You will see why in a minute but, I assure you it's not that bad when you get the hang of it and damn is it good when you get it right.

Serving:

3-4 people

What you will need:

Pinch of oregano

1/2 Tbsp of parsely and some to garnish

1 cup of heavy cream

1 clove of garlic minced

1 teaspoon of salt to taste

1/4 cup parmesan and some to top

1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to taste

Note: if you ever see "to taste" it means taste it dummy

1 stick of REAL butter (margarine is absolutely disgusting)

1 pack of fettucini pasta (I recommend soft pasta for ease but dry pasta is fine)

Note: I didn't name a meat or veg cause the Alfredo is very easy to incorporate a protein or veg. My favorite is Tiger shrimps but, I have seen beef, chicken, broccoli, or mushrooms.

If you want to save time get two irons ready, one deep skillet and one boiling pot. 

1. Fill the boiling pot with water about 3/4 of way from the top. Once it bubbles add your fettucini and read the package for doneness. A watched pot never boils so let's get started on the Alfredo sauce.
2. Add heavy cream to your medium-high heat skillet and get it to simmer. Simmering is bringing it to boil but reducing the heat soon after, in this case reduce to medium and stir occasionally. 
3. Once the cream simmers add the butter, seasonings, and garlic. Tip: To melt faster cut the butter in smaller pieces.
4. When the cream thickens add the cheese, reduce heat to low-medium, and whisk until cheese is melted in. Tip: to check thickness it should coat the back of a metal spoon effortlessly.
5. Now that everything is done bring the sauce and pasta together and stir with wooden spoon. If you made a meat, vegetable, or mushroom add it. Garnish with parsley and parmesan.