Fettucini noodles, enough for 6 persons
Boiled salted water
1 1/2 c. soft or melted sweet butter
2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c. heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper

Cook the noodles in a large quantity of boiling salted water until tender (allow about 4 minutes for thin noodles, longer for thick noodles). Drain well. Place noodles in hot casserole over low heat. Add butter, cheese, and cream, a little at a time, tossing gently after each addition. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.