1 lb. fresh fettuccine
Boiling salted water
1 c. butter, softened
1/3 - 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly cracked pepper
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Drop fettuccine in boiling salted water and cook until fettuccine comes to the surface, about 2 minutes. Drain at once and quickly place in a warm bowl in which half the softened butter has been placed. Top with lumps of the remaining butter and the cheese. Toss lightly, using a fork and spoon, for about 2 minutes until fettuccine is well coated and a creamy sauce has formed. Serve sprinkled with freshly cracked pepper and additional grated cheese. Makes 4 servings.