Fettuccini Alfredo (Roman Style)

INGREDIENTS

• 14 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups if freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1 cup pasta water
• salt and pepper to taste
• Shrimp or chicken (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine pasta and cook to following directions on package or until al dente; drain.
2. Place softened butter into large bowl, add drained noodles tossing until butter completely absorbed.
3. Add cheese to bowl tossing vigorously and adding small portions of water as needed. Sauce should cling to every noodle with a glass consistency.
4. Plate and serve with a sprinkle of cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add shrimp or chicken.

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