for L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante
1 pound fettuccine noodles, fresh
4 quarts boiling salted water
1 cup butter, softened
1/3 to 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
black pepper, freshly cracked
additional parmesan cheese as desired
Drop fettuccine noodles in boiling salted water and cook unti noodles float to top of pot (2 to 3 minutes). Drain immediately and return to pot. Top with lumps of softened butter and cheese. Toss lightly until noodles are well coated. Season with pepper and additional cheese if desired.
Serve immediately