Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. pasta (your choice)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (real cheese is key)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, swirling until it turns medium brown.
- Lower the heat and add heavy cream, stirring until the sizzling calms down.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Drain the pasta and combine with the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Last Step:
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100