Ingredients

  • 4 quarts cold water
  • Coarse salt
  • 12 ounces fettuccine
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small white truffle (about 2/3 of an ounce)
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

      275 calories; 12 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 7 grams protein; 39 milligrams cholesterol; 1045 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Preparation

  1. Bring salted water to a rolling boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, put the butter and cream into a saucepan and heat through. Add the pasta and toss. Season with salt, pepper and cheese.
  3. Place the pasta on heated individual plates and grate some truffle on each serving. Pass more Parmesan cheese separately.

Dining and Cooking