Fettucini Alfredo

 

- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream

- 5 tablespoons olive oil or butter (I prefer olive oil)

- 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese

-  half a pound of cubed ham

- salt/pepper 

- 1 pound of egg fettucini (fresh or dried)

- 2 minced garlic cloves (optional)

Preparation:

Place a large pot with water and salt to boil. Add the pasta and let cook while you preparing the rest. Don't over cook the pasta, should be al dente (still a little firm).

In a saucepan place the olive oil (or butter), the garlic and the cubed ham. Let it cook for a few seconds (if you let the garlic get dark it will give the food a bitter taste). Sprinkle some salt and pepper.

Add the heavy cream and some of the parmesan cheese (save some to sprinkle over the pasta when you plate it).

Stir for a few minutes and add the drained fettucini. Turn the stove off right after you added the pasta otherwise will dry the pasta and the cream.

Serve with a nice tomato salad.