Traditional Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese ((divided))
• ½ cup butter ((divided))
• 2 cups long pasta ((I used fettuccine))
• 2-3 dashes black pepper to taste
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Instructions:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine al dente.
2. in a medium pan add ½ the butter, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and approximately 3-5 tablespoons of hot pasta water. On low medium heat, whisk together to make a cream.
3. Add the drained pasta, another 3-5 tablespoons of hot pasta water or a little more if needed, the remaining butter and parmesan cheese, gently toss together on low heat (for about 1 minute) and serve immediately, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and black pepper.  Enjoy!