Homemade Alfredo Sauce

2 Tbsp butter

1 cup heavy whipping cream

salt & pepper to taste

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a 3qt saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.  Carefully pour whipping cream into saucepan; add salt & pepper.

Bring the mixture to boiling; reduce heat to a simmer and cook sauce gently until it begins to thicken, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.  This will take 3-5 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.  Continue stirring until the cheese is incorporated into the sauce.

Toss with pasta and other ingredients as desired.

I double this recipe when cooking for 3-4 people and use a 12-16oz box of pasta.  I also add minced garlic with the butter to add some more flavor.  We typically add cooked shrimp and sometimes broccoli.  This recipe is really, really good!