I've tried to make Fettuccine Alfredo the wrong way over the years, but I finally found a real recipe! I guess it might have helped had I actually looked for a recipe!
8 oz dried fettuccine
2 T butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 C heavy cream
1/2 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1/2 C grated Parmesan
Pepper & parsley
Cook pasta. In a large saucepan, melt butter over med-high. Add garlic, cook and stir 1 minute. Add cream, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling, reduce to medium. Boil gently, uncovered, until mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. Add pasta to sauce, toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, pepper, parsley. Serves 4.