Olive Garden Fettuccine

We had dinner at our friends, the Halverson's, when we first moved here and they made this for us. It seriously takes exactly like it came from a restaurant--and I'm really picky about my alfredo. It's also really, really healthy (ya, right). But it's soooooo good and a fun splurge. I like to make it after Christmas when I have extra heavy cream lying around.  My husband requests this for his birthday dinner often.  It truly tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant!

Fettucine Alfredo

1/2 C real butter

1 tsp fresh garlic

1 dash cayenne pepper

1 pint heavy whipping cream

2/3 cup fresh grated parmesan or romano cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1 lbs pasta

chopped fresh parsley for garnish (opt)

1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter--add cream, garlic, and salt and peppers. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring constantly until thick.

2. Remove sauce from heat and stir in cheese.

3. Serve over hot pasta. We like to add grilled chicken.