Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Sometimes I look at recipes and think, hmm, I can make this lowfat, or lower in calories.  Fettuccine is one of my favorite dishes and sometimes you have to go big or go home.  I am not going to mess with this.  I'll just workout for 10 days straight after serving.  LOL  Feel free to add grilled chicken or veggies to this if you wish.

1 C. butter
2 C. whipping cream
2 C. grated Parmasan cheese
1lb. fettuccine
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Fresh basil leaves

Place the butter in a large heatproof bowl.  Usig a wooden spoon or electric mixer set on low speed, beat until smooth.  Add the cream and Parmasan cheese; set aside.

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.  Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.  Drain well and immediately add the hot pasta to the butter mixture in the large bowl.  Using two forks, toss the fettuccine in the butter mixture to coat well.  Add the salt and pepper.

Divide the pasta between 4 serving bowls.  Quickly ribbon the basil and sprinkle over pasta.  Serve immediately.