Easy Fettucine Alfredo

Name: Easy Fettucine Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine (regular or whole grain noodles); 1/2 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or a parmesan-romano mixture); 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons nonstick cooking spray; 1/2 lb cooked ham (we've always used the lunchmeat kind, but the absolute orignal recipe says to use prosciutto); 1 (8 ounce) jar mushrooms; to taste salt and pepper

Submitted by ThisCatCanCook

"Another favorite at my house growing-up, this super easy fettucine alfredo recipe is quick and delicious. I wrote the recipe in the classic-fashion from my Mom's cookbook (which, I may add, had it listed in my Dad's handwriting as "Fettucine-BarbFredo" after them, which was just too cute not to mention here); however, you can add different veggies and cheeses or make it with different kinds of meat to suit your own tastes-- it's very versatile, and can easily be doubled for a big crowd or when you want to ensure that there's plenty of leftovers."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

12 ounces fettuccine (regular or whole grain noodles)
¹⁄₂ cup softened butter
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese (or a parmesan-romano mixture)
¹⁄₂ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons nonstick cooking spray
¹⁄₂ lb cooked ham (we've always used the lunchmeat kind, but the absolute orignal recipe says to use prosciutto)
1 (8 ounce) jar mushrooms
to taste salt and pepper

directions

Cook the noodles according to package directions.
While the noodles cook, combine the softened (NOT melted) butter, parmesan and/or romano cheese, and heavy whipping cream (I've always had the best luck putting them all in a free-standing mixer and leaving it running on a low/stir setting while I do everything else.).
Cube the ham. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray; then, add the ham, allowing it to cook for about 5 minute on a low/medium heat setting.
Add the mushrooms to the skillet with the ham, and salt and pepper to taste, allowing them to cook together for about 2 minute longer.
When everything is finished, drain the noodles, and put them back in the pot (removed from heat); then, add the sauce, ham, and mushrooms.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!

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ThisCatCanCook

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I'm a simple house cat just trying to make my way in this world. Cooking is difficult sometimes without opposable thumbs, but, hey-- what else do I have to do between naps when my humans aren't home? ... I mean, "meow."

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