Recipes:
Fettuccine Alfredo
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
* 2 cups whipping cream
* 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 (12-ounce) package fettuccine
* 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
**SERVES:** 4
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MAKE AHEAD
Prepare a double batch of this creamy sauce and freeze half to use another time.
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VARIATION
For a different twist, try this classic sauce on any type of pasta, such as penne or wagon wheels.
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DIRECTIONS
**1.** Combine butter, cream and Parmesan in a large bowl; mix until smooth and well blended.
**2.** Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta. Cook according to package directions.
**3.** Drain pasta well. Add hot pasta to cheese mixture in bowl; toss until coated.
**4.** Transfer to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle with basil.
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Make It Quicker
* If the sauce seems a bit too thick, you can thin it with the pasta cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir after each addition until the desired consistency is achieved.
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